Toastier: meaning, definitions and examples

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toastier

 

[ ˈtoʊstɪər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food temperature

The term 'toastier' describes something that is warmer or has been toasted to a higher degree than usual. It is often used in relation to food items, especially bread or pastries, that have been heated until they reach a golden-brown texture. Foods that are toastier typically have a crisp outer layer while retaining warmth inside, enhancing flavor and texture. This term can also apply to the general feeling of warmth or coziness in a setting.

Synonyms

crispier, hotter, warmer

Examples of usage

  • The toastier the bread, the better the sandwich tastes.
  • On a cold day, I love to enjoy toastier soups.
  • The toastier climate in the sun feels comforting.

Translations

Translations of the word "toastier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais torrado

🇮🇳 ज्यादा टोस्ट किया हुआ

🇩🇪 gerösteter

🇮🇩 lebih kenyal

🇺🇦 підсмаженіший

🇵🇱 bardziej tostowany

🇯🇵 よりトーストされた

🇫🇷 plus grillé

🇪🇸 más tostado

🇹🇷 daha kızarmış

🇰🇷 더 구운

🇸🇦 أكثر تحميصًا

🇨🇿 více opékaný

🇸🇰 viac pražený

🇨🇳 更烤的

🇸🇮 bolj popečen

🇮🇸 meira rista

🇰🇿 одан да қуырылған

🇬🇪 უფრო შემწვარი

🇦🇿 daha qovrulmuş

🇲🇽 más tostado

Etymology

The word 'toastier' is derived from 'toasty,' which itself comes from 'toast,' a term that refers to the process of browning the surface of food by exposure to heat. The root 'toast' has Latin origins, tracing back to 'tostare,' meaning 'to scorch' or 'to roast.' The suffix '-ier' indicates a comparative form in English, suggesting a greater degree of the quality described by the base word. The use of the word has evolved, initially referring to the method of preparing bread, but has also come to reflect a feeling of warmth and comfort in various contexts. The semantic shift from merely describing food to encompassing emotional warmth indicates the word's adaptability in language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,682, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.