scorching
/ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ/
noun
- The act or result of burning the surface of something.
- The scorching on the bread made it taste bitter.
- He noticed a scorching on the carpet from the dropped iron.
- The scorching on the leaves indicated a nearby fire.
adjective
- Extremely hot; burning.
- The scorching sun made everyone seek shade.
- She touched the scorching metal and quickly pulled her hand back.
- We had to cancel the hike because of the scorching heat.
- Very harsh, critical, or severe.
- The critic wrote a scorching review of the new movie.
- She received a scorching email from her boss about the missed deadline.
- His scorching speech left the audience in stunned silence.
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