Toasty: meaning, definitions and examples

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toasty

 

[ ˈtəʊsti ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

warm and comfortable

Toasty means pleasantly warm and comfortable, especially due to heat. It can refer to a cozy environment or a feeling of warmth. The term is often used to describe a comfortable and snug feeling, like being wrapped in a warm blanket on a cold day.

Synonyms

comfortable, cozy, snug, warm

Examples of usage

  • It feels so toasty by the fireplace.
  • I love wearing my toasty sweater in the winter.
  • The toasty sun rays warmed her skin.
Context #2 | Adjective

lightly browned or charred

Toasty can also mean lightly browned or charred, especially in reference to food. It describes a slight crispiness on the surface of something due to heat. This definition is often used in cooking and baking.

Synonyms

brown, charred, crispy

Examples of usage

  • I like my toast to be perfectly toasty.
  • The marshmallows were perfectly toasty on the campfire.

Translations

Translations of the word "toasty" in other languages:

🇵🇹 torrado

🇮🇳 टोस्ट किया हुआ

🇩🇪 geröstet

🇮🇩 panggang

🇺🇦 підсмажений

🇵🇱 tostowy

🇯🇵 トーストした

🇫🇷 grillé

🇪🇸 tostado

🇹🇷 kızarmış

🇰🇷 토스트한

🇸🇦 محمص

🇨🇿 opečený

🇸🇰 opečený

🇨🇳 烤的

🇸🇮 opečen

🇮🇸 ristað

🇰🇿 қақталған

🇬🇪 შეწვული

🇦🇿 qızardılmış

🇲🇽 tostado

Etymology

The word 'toasty' originates from the Middle English term 'toste', which means 'to roast or toast'. It has evolved over time to describe warmth, comfort, and slight browning due to heat. The use of 'toasty' to convey a cozy feeling became popular in modern English, especially in the context of warmth and comfort.

See also: milquetoast, toast, toasting.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,256, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.