Scorching: meaning, definitions and examples

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scorching

[ ˈskɔː.tʃɪŋ ]

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weather

Extremely hot

Synonyms

blistering, burning, sweltering

Examples of usage

The scorching sun beat down on the desert.
The scorching heat wave made it unbearable to be outside.

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cooking

Cooked or heated to a high temperature that causes burning or charring

Synonyms

charring, searing, toasting

Examples of usage

The scorching hot pan quickly seared the steak.
Be careful, the oven is scorching hot.

Translations

Translations of the word "scorching" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abrasador

🇮🇳 झुलसाने वाला

🇩🇪 sengend

🇮🇩 terik

🇺🇦 пекучий

🇵🇱 upalny

🇯🇵 焼けるような

🇫🇷 brûlant

🇪🇸 abrasador

🇹🇷 kavurucu

🇰🇷 타는 듯한

🇸🇦 حارق

🇨🇿 pálivý

🇸🇰 pálčivý

🇨🇳 灼热的

🇸🇮 žgoč

🇮🇸 brennandi

🇰🇿 қақтағыш

🇬🇪 ცხელი

🇦🇿 yandırıcı

🇲🇽 abrasador

Word origin

The word 'scorching' originated from the Middle English word 'scorchen' which means to burn slightly. It has been used since the 14th century to describe extreme heat or burning. Over time, 'scorching' has evolved to convey the idea of intense heat or cooking at high temperatures.