Burnt

/bɜːrnt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

past participle of burn; to have been consumed by fire.

The letters were burnt in the fire.

to have suffered damage from heat or fire.

Her skin was burnt after lying in the sun for too long.

adjective

having been burned or charred.

The burnt toast was inedible.

having a blackened or charred appearance.

He looked at the burnt remains of the once magnificent house.

treated by fire to improve quality or flavor.

They served a delicious dish with burnt edges that added a smoky flavor.

The past participle of 'burn', derived from Old English 'bernan'.

burnt out

Exhausted or depleted, particularly from work or stress.

burnt offering

A sacrifice completely consumed by fire, historically in religious contexts.

burnt bridges

To destroy a relationship or opportunity that cannot be repaired.

burn

To consume or be consumed by fire.

burning

The act of burning or consuming with fire.

To be excessively high on drugs.

After that party, she was totally burnt.

To lose confidence or reputation.

He got burnt after that scandal.