blackened

Meanings

• adjective

  1. Made black or darkened, especially as a result of burning or scorching.

  - "The bread was blackened by the grill."
  - "The blackened forest was a result of the wildfire."

• adjective

  2. (Of food) cooked rapidly over high heat until the surface is charred.

  - "The chef served blackened catfish with remoulade sauce."
  - "Blackened shrimp is a popular Cajun dish."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

defame , denigrate , sully , taint , tarnish , black , denigrate , dirty , soil

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with blackened
bronzed , drones , glozed , honored , mortgaged , ponded , rondeau , tanned , toned

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Variants

List of all variants of blackened that leads to same result
blackened , blacken , blackener , blackeners , blackening , blackens

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'blacian' meaning 'to make black'.

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Trivia

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1. Blackened food is often served with a dipping sauce or remoulade to balance out the intense flavor.

2. Blackened food can be prepared using a variety of spices and seasonings to add flavor.

3. The term 'blackened' is also used in the field of electronics to describe a component that has been damaged by overheating.

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Related Concepts

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1. charred: Related concept: Both blackened and charred refer to food that has been cooked over high heat, but charred typically implies a more even, uniform browning, while blackened implies a more intense, smoky flavor from burning.

2. scorched: Related concept: Blackened and scorched are similar concepts, as both refer to food or other materials that have been exposed to high heat and have developed a darkened appearance.

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Culture

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In literature, blackened is used metaphorically to describe a person's character or reputation. In art, it can refer to the use of dark colors to create depth and contrast. In music, the term is used in the genre of black metal.

How to Memorize "blackened"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize blackened, imagine a piece of food or material that has been exposed to high heat and has developed a darkened, charred appearance.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize blackened, associate it with the image of a charred piece of meat or the idea of something that has been darkened by heat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - One mnemonic for remembering the meaning of blackened is to remember that it refers to something that has been 'burnt to a crisp' or 'charred to the point of being black'.

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