crushed
- 01 B1 Intermediate
broken or pressed into very small pieces or powder.
pulverised or reduced to small fragments through pressure or grinding.
Simple“She liked to have plenty of crushed ice in her lemonade on hot days.”
In context“The recipe requires two cups of crushed walnuts, which should be ground until they reach a coarse, sandy consistency.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
feeling extremely sad, disappointed, or defeated.
emotionally devastated or overwhelmed by a sense of failure or rejection.
Simple“He was absolutely crushed when he didn't get the job he wanted.”
In context“The young athlete felt crushed after the narrow defeat, having spent four years preparing for that single qualifying race.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“She wore a beautiful dress made of crushed velvet to the party.”
In context“The interior designer recommended crushed silk curtains to add a textured, non-reflective quality to the formal dining room.”
“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.”