Word
roasted
Phoneticsroast·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹoʊstəd/
UK/ɹˈəʊstɪd/
Definitions
01cooked in an oven
A2 · Elementary Cooking
adj. cooked using dry heat in an oven or over an open fire.
adj. describing food, especially meat or vegetables, prepared by exposure to dry heat in an oven or over a flame.
“We had roasted chicken and potatoes for our Sunday dinner.”
“The chef served a platter of slow-roasted root vegetables, seasoned with fresh rosemary and sea salt to enhance their natural sweetness.”
02criticized or teased
C1 · Advanced Informal · Slang
v. criticized or teased someone in a harsh but often funny way.
v. subjected to intense ridicule, mockery, or harsh criticism, often in a public or social media context.
“The comedian got roasted by the audience after his jokes failed.”
“The politician was absolutely roasted on social media after his contradictory statements were highlighted by a popular late-night host.”
Usage
Often used in the passive voice with 'get' or 'be'.
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- 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.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL 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: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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