English Reference
adjective

baked

adj.
US /ˈbeɪkt/ UK /bˈeɪkt/ baked

  1. 01 A2 Elementary Cooking

    cooked in an oven using dry heat.

    describing food that has been cooked by dry heat in an oven.

    Simple

    She served a delicious baked potato with butter and cheese.

    In context

    The menu featured a selection of baked goods, including sourdough bread and artisanal pastries prepared on-site every morning.

    roastedoven cooked
  2. 02 C1 Advanced SlangInformal

    feeling very affected by drugs, especially marijuana.

    experiencing a state of significant intoxication, specifically from the use of cannabis.

    Simple

    They looked completely baked after spending the afternoon at the festival.

    In context

    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'.

    Teacher's tip

    This is very informal and specific to drug culture; learners should avoid using it in professional or polite social settings.

Other UK bakeries and dessert shops have been featuring sweetcorn baked goods on their menus too.

BBC News· 29 Aug 2026

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.

The Local· 12 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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