roasted

word · lemma: roast

Definition

Cooked with dry heat in an oven or over a fire, especially until browned and flavorful. Also used to describe something or someone criticized in a harsh or mocking way, often humorously.

Usage & Nuances

Most often describes food, especially meats and coffee: "roasted chicken", "roasted vegetables", "roasted coffee beans". Informally, "roasted" means being teased or mocked in a playful way: "He got roasted for his mistake". Don't confuse with "grilled" (cooked over direct flame) or "baked" (bread/cakes).

Example Sentences

After his mistake, he got roasted by his friends all day.

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We ate roasted chicken for dinner.

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He likes roasted vegetables with olive oil.

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Do you want roasted peanuts?

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She totally roasted me for being late to the party.

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This coffee is specially roasted to bring out its flavor.

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