slightly charred

Frequency: 7.08.1 per million words

Indicates something is only a little burnt on the surface.

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Examples (10)

  • The meat was slightly charred on the outside, but perfectly cooked inside.
  • I like my toast slightly charred at the edges.
  • The marshmallows were perfectly gooey and slightly charred from the campfire.
  • He rescued the old photograph from the fire; its corners were slightly charred.
  • Grilling the peppers until they are slightly charred brings out their sweetness.
  • Investigators found papers that were slightly charred but still readable.
  • The wooden beams were slightly charred from a long-forgotten fire.
  • For the best flavor, cook the pizza until the crust is slightly charred.
  • After the lightning strike, a patch of the tree's bark was slightly charred.
  • The recipe says to broil the fish until the skin is slightly charred and crispy.