Word
baked
US/ˈbeɪkt/
UK/bˈeɪkt/
Definitions
01cooked in an oven
A2 · Elementary Cooking
adj. cooked in an oven using dry heat.
adj. describing food that has been cooked by dry heat in an oven.
“She served a delicious baked potato with butter and cheese.”
“The menu featured a selection of baked goods, including sourdough bread and artisanal pastries prepared on-site every morning.”
Synonyms
02high on drugs
C1 · Advanced Slang · Informal
adj. feeling very affected by drugs, especially marijuana.
adj. experiencing a state of significant intoxication, specifically from the use of cannabis.
“They looked completely baked after spending the afternoon at the festival.”
“The group sat on the porch looking entirely baked, barely noticing the pizza delivery driver standing at the gate.”
Usage
Usually follows a linking verb like 'be', 'look', or 'get'.
Teaching tip
This is very informal and specific to drug culture; learners should avoid using it in professional or polite social settings.
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Real-World Examples
“Other UK bakeries and dessert shops have been featuring sweetcorn baked goods on their menus too.” “Millions of people across Europe -- particularly in France, Italy, Spain and Britain -- baked through a new wave of extreme temperatures Thursday as the continent's latest heatwave picked up.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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