blackened
1 synonym and 1 antonym for blackened, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Turned black, especially through burning or charring.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Antonyms
whitened
How to use blackened
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
blackened toast
blackened fish
Etymology
From blacken plus the past-tense/adjective suffix -ed.
Full origin of blackened →Frequently asked questions
What does “blackened” mean?
The word “blackened” means turned black, especially through burning or charring. In plain terms, darkened almost to black, often through fire, smoke, or spice-searing.
How do you use “blackened” in a sentence?
Here is “blackened” used in a sentence: “The blackened remains of the barn still smoldered.”
What is the opposite of “blackened”?
The opposite of “blackened” — its antonyms — is whitened.
What part of speech is “blackened”?
“Blackened” is an adjective.
