ovenproof
adjective C2
Plain meaning
safe to use in an oven
Exam-register meaning
In formal or high-level texts, it is used to describe safe to use in an oven, often with a precise or specialised tone.
In context
naturalHis response sounded ovenproof, so the conversation became difficult.
examThe passage presents a ovenproof assessment of the policy’s wider consequences.
Common collocations
a ovenproof responseovenproof behavioura ovenproof situation
Watch out
Do not use “very ovenproof” automatically; some advanced adjectives already carry a strong meaning or need a more natural intensifier.
Word family
ovenproofness (noun, where natural)ovenproofly (adverb, where natural)