adj

scorched

Scorched (adj) means burned or dried out by intense heat or fire. Example: “The wildfire left miles of scorched countryside behind it.”

adj

Burned or dried out by intense heat or fire.

"The wildfire left miles of scorched countryside behind it."

How to Use Scorched

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something that's been burned or dried up by heat.

Common pairings

scorched earth scorched grass

more scorched comparative, most scorched superlative

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Can you complete this real example?

The wildfire left miles of _____ countryside behind it.

What does “scorched” mean?

The word “scorched” means burned or dried out by intense heat or fire. In plain terms, describes something that's been burned or dried up by heat.

How do you use “scorched” in a sentence?

Here is “scorched” used in a sentence: “The wildfire left miles of scorched countryside behind it.”

What part of speech is “scorched”?

“Scorched” is an adjective.