scorching

/ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ/
noun
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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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