adj.
Pronunciation: ə - ' d ə st
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin adustus, past participle of adurere to set fire to, from ad- + urere to burn ― more at EMBER
Date: 15th century
1 : SCORCHED , BURNED
2 archaic : of a sunburned appearance
3 archaic : of a gloomy appearance or disposition