adj Uncommon

roasting

ROHS-tihng

Roasting (adj) means extremely hot. Example: “It was roasting in the greenhouse by midday.”

adj

Extremely hot.

"It was roasting in the greenhouse by midday."

noun

A harsh telling-off or public mockery.

"He got a roasting from his boss for missing the deadline."

How to Use Roasting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither uncomfortably hot weather, or a severe scolding or mocking.

When to use it

The "harsh telling-off" sense is informal and mainly British.

Common pairings

give someone a roasting roasting hot

more roasting comparative, roastings plural, most roasting superlative

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What does “roasting” mean?

The word “roasting” means extremely hot. In plain terms, either uncomfortably hot weather, or a severe scolding or mocking.

How do you pronounce “roasting”?

“Roasting” is pronounced ROHS-tihng (/ˈɹoʊstɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “roasting” in a sentence?

Here is “roasting” used in a sentence: “It was roasting in the greenhouse by midday.”

What part of speech is “roasting”?

Depending on how it is used, “roasting” can be an adjective and a noun.

Is “roasting” a common word?

“Roasting” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “roasting” have?

“Roasting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely hot.