Searing: meaning, definitions and examples

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searing

[ ˈsɪərɪŋ ]

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feeling

Extremely hot or intense.

Synonyms

blistering, burning, scorching

Examples of usage

The searing heat of the desert.
The searing pain of a burn.
The searing sun overhead.

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cooking

To cook or burn (food) with intense heat.

Synonyms

char, grill, scorch

Examples of usage

Searing the steak on a hot grill.
She seared the fish in a pan.
The chef seared the tuna quickly.

Translations

Translations of the word "searing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 abrasador

🇮🇳 तेज़ जलना

🇩🇪 sengend

🇮🇩 terbakar

🇺🇦 пекучий

🇵🇱 pieczący

🇯🇵 焼け付くような

🇫🇷 brûlant

🇪🇸 abrasador

🇹🇷 yakıcı

🇰🇷 타는 듯한

🇸🇦 حارق

🇨🇿 pálivý

🇸🇰 pálivý

🇨🇳 灼热的

🇸🇮 pekoč

🇮🇸 brennandi

🇰🇿 күйдіргіш

🇬🇪 დამწვარი

🇦🇿 yandırıcı

🇲🇽 abrasador

Word origin

The word 'searing' originates from the Old English word 'sēarian', meaning 'to burn, brand, or cauterize'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of intense heat or cooking with high temperatures. The use of 'searing' in both literal and metaphorical contexts has made it a versatile word in the English language.