roasting Meaning & Definition
What Does Roasting Mean?
As a verb, roasting means present participle and gerund of roast. As an adjective, it means Very hot. As a noun, it means The act by which something is roasted.
Quick Facts About Roasting
| Part of speech | verb, adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɹəʊstɪŋ/ |
| Plural | roastings |
| Comparative / superlative | more roasting, most roasting |
Roasting Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of roast
Roasting as an Adjective
- Very hot.
The day started out cool, but by noon it was roasting.
Roasting as a Noun
- The act by which something is roasted.
- A strong rebuke or reprimand (usually from the recipient's point of view).
My boss gave me a roasting for last month's sales figures.
- The act of attempting to humiliating someone or being humiliated in such a way that it appears comedic, especially publicly.
Verb
- To cook food by heating in an oven or over a fire without covering, resulting in a crisp, possibly even slightly charred appearance.
to roast meat on a spit
- To cook by surrounding with hot embers, ashes, sand, etc.
to roast a potato in ashes
- To process by drying through exposure to sun or artificial heat
Coffee beans need roasting before use.
- To heat to excess; to heat violently; to burn.
- To admonish someone vigorously
I’m late home for the fourth time this week; my mate will really roast me this time.
- To subject to bantering, severely criticize, sometimes as a comedy routine.
The class clown enjoys being roasted by mates as well as staff.
- To dissipate by heat the volatile parts of, as ores.
Noun
- A rebuke or reprimand (usually from the recipient's point of view).
My boss gave me a roasting for last month's sales figures.
Synonyms of Roasting
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Roasting synonyms and antonyms →Roasting in a Sentence
The day started out cool, but by noon it was roasting.
My boss gave me a roasting for last month's sales figures.
to roast meat on a spit
to roast a potato in ashes
Coffee beans need roasting before use.
I’m late home for the fourth time this week; my mate will really roast me this time.
The class clown enjoys being roasted by mates as well as staff.
Word Forms & Grammar
roasting
roasting (comparative more roasting, superlative most roasting)
roasting (plural roastings)
Words That Rhyme With Roasting
Origin of Roasting
From Middle English rostynge; equivalent to roast + -ing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Roasting
Is roasting a verb or an adjective?
Roasting is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.
What is the plural of roasting?
The plural of roasting is roastings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of roasting?
The comparative form is more roasting and the superlative form is most roasting.