toasty

American  

[toh-stee] / ˈtoʊ sti /

adjective

toastier, toastiest

1. comfortably or cozily warm.

2. characteristic of or resembling toast.

   toasty aromas.

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toasty ¹ British  

/ ˈtəʊstɪ /

noun

1. a toasted sandwich

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toasty ² British  

/ ˈtəʊstɪ /

adjective

1. tasting or smelling like toast

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Other Word Forms

• toastiness noun

Etymology

Origin of toasty

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

Example Sentences

Southern California continues to sizzle under a heat advisory on Friday, as temperatures across the region remain a toasty 15 to 25 degrees above normal, with no meaningful relief in sight.

From Los Angeles Times

A lack of meaningful onshore wind flow means the heat will persist for several days — and that people will not be able to find much relief from toasty temperatures along the coastline.

From Los Angeles Times

And this perfect, so-good-you-almost-can’t-believe-it’s-true rock is smooth and dark and toasty warm.

From Literature

It’s soft and creamy, making it the perfect spreadable cheese on crackers and toasty bread.

From Salon

Warming your body with toasty cables against your shirt is far more energy-efficient than a space heater, though probably not as convenient on a Zoom call.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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