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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