toasty

[ toh-stee ]

adjective

, toast·i·er, toast·i·est.

1. comfortably or cozily warm.
2. characteristic of or resembling toast:

   toasty aromas.

toasty

¹

/ ˈtəʊstɪ /

adjective

1. tasting or smelling like toast

toasty

²

/ ˈtəʊstɪ /

noun

1. a toasted sandwich

Other Words From

• toasti·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of toasty¹

First recorded in 1890–95; toast ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Cooked in ovenproof shells or ramekins, scallops are nestled within a rich sauce of wine, herbs and cream then topped with toasty, cheesy breadcrumbs.

From Salon

Their meeting seems to go well at first, but alas, our Ser was too careful in responding to Seasmoke’s overtures, and their only date ends not with a match, but a toasty Darklyn death.

From Salon

A buttery, toasty baguette is topped with a few jammy eggs, some tangy, salty white anchovies, and a pile of freshly chopped parsley and finished with a sprinkling of slightly spicy Aleppo pepper.

From Salon

Alternate tasting notes for robusta might include toasty, nutty, dark chocolate, molasses; much depends on the roast and, of course, how the coffee is actually made.

From Seattle Times

For instance, in 2022, conditions were dry and toasty, but the state benefited from some well-timed rainfall events that tempered fire activity.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• balmy
• heated
• hot
• lukewarm
• mild
• pleasant
• sunny
• sweltering
• temperate
• tepid