seared

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb make very hot and dry
  2. verb become superficially burned
  3. verb burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color

In classic literature

Synonyms

sear, scorch

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