Word
crushed
US/ˈkɹəʃt/
UK/kɹˈʌʃt/
Definitions
01broken into pieces
B1 · Intermediate
adj. broken or pressed into very small pieces or powder.
adj. pulverised or reduced to small fragments through pressure or grinding.
“She liked to have plenty of crushed ice in her lemonade on hot days.”
“The recipe requires two cups of crushed walnuts, which should be ground until they reach a coarse, sandy consistency.”
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02very sad
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. feeling extremely sad, disappointed, or defeated.
adj. emotionally devastated or overwhelmed by a sense of failure or rejection.
“He was absolutely crushed when he didn't get the job he wanted.”
“The young athlete felt crushed after the narrow defeat, having spent four years preparing for that single qualifying race.”
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03wrinkled fabric
C1 · Advanced Technical
adj. fabric that has been treated to have a permanently wrinkled or pressed look.
adj. referring to a textile, such as velvet or silk, that has been deliberately wrinkled or flattened during manufacture for aesthetic effect.
“She wore a beautiful dress made of crushed velvet to the party.”
“The interior designer recommended crushed silk curtains to add a textured, non-reflective quality to the formal dining room.”
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Real-World Examples
“Like so many since, he was crushed by Max Verstappen, and demoted back to the second team after half a season.” “At Christmas, they leave the young boy “a bag with our crushed Snickers bars / and tangerines.” - 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
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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