burned to a cinder



burned to a cinder

burned very badly. [Very often used figuratively.] I stayed out in the sun too long, and I am burned to a cinder. This toast is burnt to a cinder.
See also: burn, cinder

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Sanaa (1)-Arabic
Catharinakah-tah-REE-nah (Dutch)Dutch, Swedish
EverittEV-ə-ritEnglish (Rare)
Arne (2)AHR-nəGerman
TopherTO-fərEnglish
Verenave-RE-nah (German)German, Late Roman