Synonyms of seared

seared 1 of 2

adjective

as in burned

Related Words

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

Dissimilar Words

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

seared

2 of 2

verb

past tense of sear

1

as in charred

to burn on the surface

lightly sear the steaks, but don't cook them all the way through

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

2

as in dried

to make dry

the clear desert air is seared by the summer sun

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dried
• scorched
• baked
• parched
• drained
• dehydrated
• desiccated
• evaporated
• shriveled
• withered
• mummified
• dehumidified
• air-dried
• wizened

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• washed
• watered
• flooded
• saturated
• soaked
• wet
• bathed
• drowned
• drenched
• doused
• inundated
• hydrated
• overflowed
• moistened
• deluged
• dampened
• damped
• submerged
• waterlogged
• sopped
• dipped
• soused
• swamped
• humidified
• rehydrated
• dunked

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of seared

Adjective

Every guest will enjoy a prix fixe menu of steak, a seared romaine parmesan salad and bottomless fries. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026

DiMaria says it can be grilled or pan-seared, then cut into strips or cubes for a main dish. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026

Beyond Mutra, other restaurants specializing in Israeli cuisine have earned stars or recognition from Michelin, including the one-star Shabour in Paris, where Israeli chef Assaf Granit serves plates of seared mullet as a take on bouillabaisse, and semolina pudding with orange blossom. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026

Locals swear by the pan-seared Duck Breast Magret. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026

There’s no way Clayton’s very seared salmon with watermelon radish can top a Jean-Georges chocolate mousse. — Wendy Paris, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026

This diner-style mom-and-pop has ribs and pan-seared tuna, but every South Floridian swears by its straightforward and excellent burger, an Angus beef half-pounder on a seeded bun. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2026

Other recommended dishes are the goat cheese bites and seared branzino with potatoes, peas and asparagus. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026

Inside the clubhouse at Ferry Point, the bar menu lists a $15 espresso martini, while the skirt steak with chimichurri sauce and the pan-seared salmon over tricolor quinoa go for $36 apiece. — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 7 May 2026

Verb

For this classic treat, bananas are seared in a butter-brown sugar sauce, then topped with vanilla ice cream, which melts slightly from the warmth. — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026

After chilling overnight, the patties are seared on a flat top to medium-rare for a crispy, peppery crust and smoky, juicy interior. — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 1 July 2026

Tender ribeye steaks are cubed, then seared in smoky bacon drippings until golden brown and juicy with a medium doneness on the inside. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 28 June 2026

The fish is seared in the pan, then removed to make way for a saucy saute of onion, garlic, sweet and hot peppers, and tomatoes that is flavored with wine, olives, capers and thyme. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2026

There are two Jessica Alba movies seared into my brain. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 16 June 2026

Nearby, a former Korean Air vessel’s nose cone had been removed clean, as if seared off with a hot knife. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026

The conflict that ensues is startling in the intensity of its violence, as bodies brawl and break in the mud, flaming torches are taken to the face, and red-hot blades are seared into flesh. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 June 2026

The ensuing seconds are seared into the retinas of every Bafana Bafana (The Boys) fan. — Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 9 June 2026