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charred

[chahrd] / tʃɑrd /


ADJECTIVE
overdone
Synonyms


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As we climbed the winding road to Bédar, we emerged into a charred and desolate landscape.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

The creamy, savory sauce pairs beautifully with both the meat and the charred vegetables.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

KYIV, Ukraine—The scent from flower stalls mixes with the charred smell of a bombed-out mall.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

Spent firecrackers scatter residue that contains partially burned fuel, metal salts, additives, and pieces of charred packaging.

From Science Daily Jul. 4, 2026

We fanned out across the hissing black field, picking up charred insects.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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