Vocabulary Entry

blackened

|verb • adjective

verb

to make or become black, typically as a result of burning or charring.

Example Sentences

"The chef blackened the fish to enhance its flavor."

"The wood of the old tree was blackened by years of exposure to the elements."

"After the fire, the walls of the building were blackened and charred."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The blackened remains of the building stood as a haunting reminder."

"She served the blackened chicken with a side of vegetables."

"The sky was filled with blackened clouds before the storm arrived."