burnt

Etymology

From burn + -t.

verb

  1. (chiefly Commonwealth, UK) simple past and past participle of burn

adj

  1. Damaged or injured by fire or heat.
    The burnt and bleeding man staggered to his feet, dazed and unbelieving, and asked the startled townspeople who came running whether his fireman and guard were safe. He was kept away from the smouldering crater where his engine had been, and taken to hospital. January 12 2022, Benedict le Vay, “The heroes of Soham...”, in RAIL, number 948, page 43
  2. (of food) Carbonised.
    The toast was too burnt to eat.
  3. (of a person) Having a sunburn.
  4. (of a colour) Being darker than standard, especially browner.

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