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Meaning of blackened
The primary meaning of the word "blackened" is to become or make something black, especially as a result of being burned or charred.
Etymology of blackened
The word "blackened" originates from the Old English word "blæc" meaning "black" and the suffix "-ened" which forms the past participle of verbs
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that has been made black, especially as a result of being burned or charred
Synonyms
charred
darkened
scorched
burnt
toasted
roasted
seared
grilled
smoked
toasted
fried
crisped
caramelized
browned
discolored
tarnished
dulled
blackened
sooted
sullied
stained
besmirched
tarnished
dark
gloomy
dismal
somber
murky
shadowy
dusky
cloudy
misty
hazy
fuzzy
obscure
unclear
indefinite
vague
ambiguous
murky
turbid
muddy
muddled
opaque
gloomy
somber
melancholy
mournful
dismal
dreary
depressing
cheerless
dismal
bleak
desolate
barren
bare
stark
austere
grim
grimy
grubby
filthy
foul
polluted
contaminated
tainted
spoiled
rotten
putrid
foul
loathsome
repulsive
repugnant
abhorrent
detestable
hateful
odious
obnoxious
nauseating
sickening
disgusting
distasteful
unpalatable
unpleasant
disagreeable
objectionable
offensive
unsavory
unappetizing
Definitions
- Made black, especially as a result of being burned or charred
- * (of food) cooked in a way that makes it black on the outside, typically by being coated with spices and then fried or grilled
- * (of a reputation or character) damaged or tarnished
Usage Examples
- The fire had blackened the walls of the building
- * The chef had blackened the steak with a special spice blend
- * The company's reputation had been blackened by the scandal
Antonyms
whitened
lightened
brightened
cleaned
purified
clarified
refined
polished
sanitized
sterilized
pristine
spotless
immaculate
flawless
faultless
perfect
unblemished
untarnished
unspoiled
uncontaminated
clean
pure
fresh
clear
transparent
radiant
luminous
resplendent
dazzling
glorious
brilliant
shining
sparkling
glowing
beaming
luminous
sunny
cheerful
optimistic
hopeful
positive
upbeat
cheerful
happy
joyful
jubilant
elated
ecstatic
thrilled
delighted
pleased
satisfied
content
complacent
serene
peaceful
tranquil
calm
quiet
still
silent
motionless
stagnant
dormant
inactive
idle
lethargic
sluggish
torpid
inert
lifeless
dead