Synonyms for

Burned

Verb / bɜ:nd / Another word for burned — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Burned means to be damaged or destroyed by fire.

Synonyms & similar words

fire bite glow burnoff burn burndown burnedout burnup cauterise sting burntout cut incinerate burnedover burnt cauterize sunburn combust charred scorched blazed ignited incinerated torched flamed smoldered combusted lighted

Synonyms by register

Formal

charred incinerated combusted

Informal

scorched singed fried

Literary

seared blighted

Antonyms

cooled unscorched fresh intact unharmed protected

Common collocations

  • burned out
  • burned down
  • burned up
  • burned alive
  • burned to ashes
  • burned the toast
  • burned the house down

Word family

noun burn
verb burn
adjective burnt
adverb burningly

Usage note

The past participle 'burned' is more common in American English, while 'burnt' is more common in British English, though both are acceptable.

Example sentences

  1. The toast burned in the toaster.
  2. The fire burned brightly in the fireplace.
  3. The candle burned down to the end.
  4. The sunburn burned my skin.
  5. The forest burned for days.

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