roasting Synonyms
Another word for roasting
• noun (Context 1)
The culinary process of cooking food, such as meat, vegetables, or coffee beans, by prolonged exposure to dry heat in an oven or over a fire.
"Slow baking brings out the natural sweetness of root vegetables."
• adjective (Context 2)
Suitable or intended for cooking by exposure to dry heat in an oven or over a fire.
"She placed the vegetables in a large baking pan and drizzled them with olive oil."
• adjective (Context 3)
Extremely hot or sweltering in temperature.
"We sought shelter under the trees during the scorching afternoon sun."
• noun (Context 4)
An instance of severe criticism, reprimand, or good-natured comedic ridicule directed at someone.
"The politician received a public grilling in the press after the scandal broke."
• noun (Context 5)
A metallurgical process in which sulfide ores are heated in air to convert them into oxides and remove volatile impurities.
"During the calcination of copper ore, sulfur dioxide gas is released as a byproduct."
Opposites of roasting
The opposite of roasting shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: