📖 Definitions of "Scorching"
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To burn the surface of something so as to discolour it
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To wither, parch or destroy something by heat or fire, especially to make land or buildings unusable to an enemy
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(To cause) to become scorched or singed
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To move at high speed (so as to leave scorch marks on the ground, physically or figuratively).
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The act or result of something being scorched.
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Very hot.
"It was a scorching summer, and the ice-cream sellers plied a roaring trade."
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Bitterly sarcastic; scathing; withering.
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(Of speed when driving, running, etc.) very high.
🔄 Synonyms of "Scorching"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| hotverb | Relating to heat and conditions which produce it. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Scorching"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| hotverb | Relating to heat and conditions which produce it. |
| burningnoun | On fire. |
| torridnoun | Very hot and dry. |
| scaldingnoun | (of a liquid) Hot enough to burn. |
| boilingnoun | (uncountable, countable) The process of changing the state of a substance from liquid to gas by heating it to its boiling point. |
| scorching hot | extremely hot |
| scalding hot | Extremely hot. |
| scorchynoun | Torrid; passionate; scorching. |
| burning hot | Extremely hot. |
| searing hot | extremely hot |
| blisteringnoun | (medicine, veterinary medicine) The practice of forming blisters on the skin, to promote blood flow and aid healing. |
| searingnoun | cooking food quickly at high temperature |
| smoking hot | (slang) Very attractive; sexy. |
| broilingnoun | A food prepared by broiling. |
| hot as fire | (simile) Very hot |
| steaming hot | extremely hot |
| burnynoun | (colloquial) Very hot. |
| overhot | Excessively hot. |
| hot as blazes | (simile) Extremely hot. |
| fervent | Having or showing emotional warmth, fervor, and/or passion. |
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