blackened

• يصف شيئًا صار أسود أو داكنًا، غالبًا بسبب الاحتراق أو التفحيم أو تغطيته بالسواد. ويشمل أيضًا ما اسودّ لونه أو تشوّه سطحه بالحرارة أو الدخان.

Describes something that has been made black or dark, often by burning, charring, or coating.

1. B1formal

   Having been made black or dark in color, often by fire, smoke, or dirt.

   مُسَوَّد

   • The walls were blackened by the fire.
   • His hands were blackened from working with coal.
   • The old photograph had blackened edges.

   المرادفاتbegrimedburntdarkenedsmokedsooty

   الأضدادbleachedwhitened

2. Cooking techniqueB2informalamericanculinary

   A method of cooking fish or meat where it is coated in spices and cooked in a very hot pan until the outside is charred black.

   مُسَوَّد بالشوي

   • We ordered blackened catfish at the restaurant.
   • She made blackened chicken with a spicy rub.
   • Blackened salmon is a popular dish in Cajun cuisine.

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على جعل الشيء أسود أو داكن اللون، أو على الإضرار بسمعة شخص ما وتشويهها.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something black or dark in color, or to damage someone's reputation.

1. Make or become blackB2formal

   To cause something to turn black in color, or to become black.

   تسويد

   • The smoke from the fire blackened the walls of the room.
   • The sky blackened as the storm approached.
   • The metal blackened after being exposed to the chemical.

   المرادفاتblackchardarkenscorchsingesmokesmudgestain

   الأضدادbleachwhiten

2. Burn slightly and superficiallyB2formal

   To burn the surface of something, affecting its color but not destroying it.

   لَوَّحَ

   • He blackened the steak on the grill for a smoky flavor.
   • The toast was blackened in the toaster.
   • The chef blackened the fish with a special spice rub.

   المرادفاتcharscorchsearsinge

الصيغ المركّبةblacken out