1. burned excessively; charred or damaged by too much heat or burning
Usage: past participle of 'overburn'; commonly used in cooking and materials contexts

Examples

• The toast was overburnt and had to be thrown away.
• The overburnt edges of the cake gave it a bitter taste.
• She pulled the cookies out of the oven before they became overburnt.
• The overburnt wood left black marks on the fireplace.
• The pottery was overburnt in the kiln and cracked.
• His overburnt attempt at grilling the steaks ruined dinner.