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 the coming days, Harrison says a plaque will be placed at the Carousel of Happiness near that remaining piece of charred wood. — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

The in-house restaurant, Grant Park Bistro, serves New American classics with European panache—think charred broccolini risotto and Iberico pork skirt steak. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

After the Maple Fire the year before, all that was left of the towering trees was a smattering of survivors looking over a sea of skinny, pencil-like sticks sprouting from the charred dirt. — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

Signature dishes include Alaskan black cod with charred broccolini and yuzu kabayaki butter, Creekstone Farms Angus steaks, triple chocolate chip cookies and sticky toffee cake. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026

While the chicken marinates, make a summery pearl couscous salad with charred corn, cherry tomatoes, lemon, and basil. — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026

Grill cabbage wedges 5 to 6 minutes on each side, until lightly charred and tender. — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026

The stairwell of the North Tower, or the five charred, spectral stories still standing, was being targeted for potential recoveries, and for good reason. — Peter Wilkinson, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

Roast until chiles are charred and very tender, 20 to 25 minutes. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026

Verb

Sweet, savory, and charred at the edges, bulgogi makes a compelling case for keeping dinner simple. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026

Brush the ribs with the cola barbecue sauce on both sides and grill or broil for 10 minutes, flipping once, until charred on each side. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Poblano peppers are charred and peeled, then stuffed with picadillo, a mix of ground beef, spices, nuts and seasonal fruits such as pears and apples. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

The same chargrill produces the usual skewers but also charred okra spears or smoky mushrooms. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026

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