scorching (/ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ/)
adjective · Intermediate · Nature & Environment
🔊 /ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ/
Meaning
Meaning: extremely hot, burning hot
Extremely hot, hot enough to burn or feel like burning. It often describes intense sun or very hot weather.
Examples
🗣 The scorching sun beat down on the desert.
Etymology
Present participle of ‘scorch’, of uncertain Scandinavian origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for very hot sun and weather, and figuratively for harsh criticism.
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Tags: weather, heat