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Meaning of scorching
extremely hot
Etymology of scorching
The word "scorching" originated from the Old English word "scorcan" or "scorcan" which is also related to the Old Norse word "skorka" meaning to shrivel up, and the Middle English word "scorchen" which means to burn or parch
Historically, the word has been used to describe extreme heat or intense criticism
Synonyms
blistering
sweltering
sizzling
boiling
burning
fiery
flaming
scalding
torrid
tropical
sultry
stifling
oppressive
sweltering
heated
warm
hot
humid
muggy
steamy
balmy
close
airless
breathless
suffocating
overheated
feverish
febrile
caustic
searing
incendiary
igneous
volcanic
blazing
raging
furious
intense
fierce
vehement
passionate
ardent
fervent
zealous
enthusiastic
eager
vehement
Definitions
- Extremely hot, burning, or glowing
- * Causing a feeling of intense heat
- * Criticizing or attacking someone or something severely
Usage Examples
- The scorching sun beat down on us as we walked through the desert
- * The scorching review of the restaurant was enough to deter me from eating there
- * The scorching heat of the fire was too much for the firefighters to handle