scorched

adjective
UK: /ˈskɔːtʃt/
US: /ˈskɔːrtʃt/

  1. Slightly burned, with the surface changed in color or texture because of too much heat.

    1. The toast was slightly scorched this morning.
    2. The iron was too hot and scorched the shirt leaving a permanent mark.

  2. Destroyed or badly damaged by fire.

    1. The forest was scorched after the lightning strike.
    2. The building was scorched and left a blackened ruin after the fire.

Synonyms

singed
scorched verb

  1. To burn the surface of something with heat.

    1. I scorched the potatoes while cooking dinner.
    2. Be careful not to scorch the milk when you are heating it.

  2. To destroy something, especially land or buildings, by fire.

    1. The invaders scorched the earth as they retreated.
    2. The wildfire scorched hundreds of acres of valuable forest land.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "scorched" in English means: Slightly burned, with the surface changed in color or texture because of too much heat., Destroyed or badly damaged by fire..

The phonetic transcription of "scorched" is /ˈskɔːtʃt/ in British English and /ˈskɔːrtʃt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "scorched": singed.

Example usage of "scorched": "The toast was slightly scorched this morning.". More examples on the page.