Meaning & use
charred
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Burned so that the surface turns black or blackened by fire.
See it in a sentence
The firefighters found only charred wood where the cabin once stood.
He likes his steak slightly charred on the outside.
A note on using this word
Charred can describe both accidental fire damage and an intentional cooking technique, so context determines whether it's a disaster or a flavor choice.
Words with a similar meaning
scorchedblackened
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Words with an opposite meaning
unburnt
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