What does blackened mean?
Blackened means Darkened to the point of appearing black; as:.
Blackened
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Darkened to the point of appearing black; as:.
Definitions by Sense
- Darkened to the point of appearing black; as:
- simple past and past participle of blacken
Example Sentences
[...] after journeying across pleasant agricultural countryside to Leicester and thence though the blackened and busy industrial area that stretches almost unbrokenly for over 100 miles from Trent through Rotherham and Leeds to Keighley, [...].
A witness quoted by The Times described "the blackened faces of firemen sitting outside the station in the cold, drinking tea from local sandwich shops in complete silence".
Synonyms for blackened
Antonyms for blackened
Related Words
Word Forms
- more blackened
- most blackened
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for blackened?
Common synonyms include black, smoky, colorful, colored.
What is the opposite of blackened?
Possible antonyms include whitened.
How do you use blackened in a sentence?
[...] after journeying across pleasant agricultural countryside to Leicester and thence though the blackened and busy industrial area that stretches almost unbrokenly for over 100 miles from Trent through Rotherham and Leeds to Keighley, [...].
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