blackened
blackened Lexical Profile
blackened Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Having become black or very dark in color, especially as a result of burning, charring, or decay.
"The firefighters walked carefully through the blackened remains of the old warehouse."
American Prepared by dredging meat or fish in butter and a seasoned spice mixture before cooking over high heat in a cast-iron skillet until a dark crust forms.
"She ordered the blackened catfish served with rice and steamed vegetables."
• verb
To make or become black or dark in color, especially from smoke, soot, or heat (past tense and past participle of blacken).
"Years of coal smoke had blackened the stone facade of the historic train station."
To damage, tarnish, or defame someone's reputation or character (past tense and past participle of blacken).
"The false accusations blackened the senator's name throughout the campaign."