Word
toasted
Phoneticstoast·ed
US/ˈtoʊstɪd/
UK/tˈəʊstɪd/
Definition
adj. feeling very tired or exhausted. You can also use it to describe someone who is very drunk or high on drugs.
adj. exhausted or physically depleted; alternatively, intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Informal in register; typically used predicatively after a linking verb.
Examples
“I am completely toasted after that long workout.”
“After working three double shifts in a row, the entire kitchen staff felt absolutely toasted.”
“The athlete looked toasted by the final lap, his form breaking down as he struggled to maintain his lead against fresher competitors.”
Examples
simple
“I am completely toasted after that long workout.”
contextual
“After working three double shifts in a row, the entire kitchen staff felt absolutely toasted.”
complex
“The athlete looked toasted by the final lap, his form breaking down as he struggled to maintain his lead against fresher competitors.”
Usage
Often follows linking verbs like 'feel', 'look', or 'be'.
Real-World Examples
“Xi stressed that they should ensure AI remain "under human control" and act "as responsible major countries", while Trump toasted a future of "harmony, peace and success" for both nations.” “A washed Huehuetenango cup snaps with citrus and stone fruit, while a Cobán lot from the same country settles into cocoa and toasted nut, rounded and low in acidity.” Scan code
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