Synonyms of charred

charred 1 of 2

adjective

as in scorched

Related Words

• scorched
• burned
• singed
• seared
• incinerated
• sizzling
• roasting
• broiling
• searing
• scorching
• smoldering
• red-hot
• piping hot
• scalding
• flickering
• aglow
• glowing
• hot
• live
• flaring
• burning
• aflame
• lit
• flaming
• inflamed
• ignited
• blazing
• afire
• kindled
• fiery
• alight
• combusting
• ablaze
• conflagrant

Dissimilar Words

• dead
• smothered
• choked
• extinguished
• quenched
• damped
• stamped (out)
• snuffed (out)
• suffocated
• doused

charred

2 of 2

verb

past tense of char

as in singed

to burn on the surface

I'd like my hamburger charred, but not cooked through

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scorched
• singed
• baked
• seared
• lit
• ignited
• incinerated
• kindled
• inflamed
• fired
• cremated
• scalded
• scathed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of charred

Adjective

In renovating the space, Leandro leaned into its historic texture, exposing brick walls and the charred wood beams in the family room, and stripping off drywall to reveal the original ceiling structure on the upper floor. — Ingrid Abramovitch, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026

Tendrils of smoke still wafted over the charred vessel by midday Thursday. — CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

Tendrils of smoke still wafted over the charred vessel by midday. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Eating them with your hands adds to the experience and soaking up the broth with crusty charred baguette—well, there’s nothing better. — Claire Wadsworth, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Unlike bourbon, which must be aged in new charred oak containers, American single malt can be matured in used, new uncharred, or new charred oak. — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Paired with peppery arugula and briny feta, the charred melon becomes the centerpiece in a salad that balances sweet, salty and savory notes in every bite. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026

Video from the scene showed the charred end of the bus, which was destroyed by flames and smoke. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026

The bird comes on a paper plate, featuring a mix of white and dark meat with charred, crispy skin. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

Verb

Times staff writer Corinne Purtill wrote that initially park officials were hopeful that because the fire, which charred through 40% of the 18,000-acre island, burned at low intensity through the grove, the trees could recover. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

The storefront, gaping and charred, looked like someone had taken a bulldozer and pushed flaming cars inside. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026

In July 2025, the Dragon Bravo megafire charred nearly 150,000 acres at Grand Canyon National Park. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026

Grill or broil until golden and charred in spots, turning once, 3 to 4 minutes. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2026

Grill, covered, until husks are charred and kernels are tender and browned in spots, 15 to 18 minutes, turning occasionally. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026

Rajas with Corn Tacos Rajas (or charred poblano peppers in a creamy sauce) is a traditional, vegetarian-friendly taco filling. — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 28 Aug. 2026

As of Sunday afternoon, the fire had charred approximately 880 acres and was 40% contained, according to the FFS's Everglades field unit. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026

Add the lemon halves, cut-sides down, and cook until charred on the bottom, 3 to 4 minutes. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026