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crushed

adj.
US //ˈkɹəʃt// UK //kɹˈʌʃt// crushed
  1. 1 broken into pieces (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    broken or pressed into very small pieces or powder.

    pulverised or reduced to small fragments through pressure or grinding.

    Example

    She liked to have plenty of crushed ice in her lemonade on hot days.

    Example

    The recipe requires two cups of crushed walnuts, which should be ground until they reach a coarse, sandy consistency.
  2. 2 very sad (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    feeling extremely sad, disappointed, or defeated.

    emotionally devastated or overwhelmed by a sense of failure or rejection.

    Example

    He was absolutely crushed when he didn't get the job he wanted.

    Example

    The young athlete felt crushed after the narrow defeat, having spent four years preparing for that single qualifying race.
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  1. 3 wrinkled fabric (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Technical

    fabric that has been treated to have a permanently wrinkled or pressed look.

    referring to a textile, such as velvet or silk, that has been deliberately wrinkled or flattened during manufacture for aesthetic effect.

    Example

    She wore a beautiful dress made of crushed velvet to the party.

    Example

    The interior designer recommended crushed silk curtains to add a textured, non-reflective quality to the formal dining room.

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