adjective
crushed
kruhsht
adjective
1
Broken into small pieces by pressure or force.
"She added crushed ice to the cocktail."
2
Deeply upset or devastated.
"He was crushed when he didn't get the promotion."
How to Use Crushed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither physically pulverised, or emotionally devastated by disappointment or loss.
Common pairings
crushed ice
feel crushed
crushed by the news
Word Forms
more crushed comparative, most crushed superlative
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