adj

scorching

Scorching (adj) means extremely hot. Example: “It was a scorching day at the beach, well over 35 degrees.”

adj

Extremely hot.

"It was a scorching day at the beach, well over 35 degrees."

Harshly critical or sarcastic.

"The critic gave the film a scorching review."

Informal: very attractive.

"He said the new dress made her look absolutely scorching."

How to Use Scorching

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishVery hot, whether describing the weather, someone's looks, or a piece of harsh criticism.

Common pairings

scorching heat scorching pace scorching review

more scorching comparative, scorchings plural, most scorching superlative

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It was a _____ day at the beach, well over 35 degrees.

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What does “scorching” mean?

The word “scorching” means extremely hot. In plain terms, very hot, whether describing the weather, someone's looks, or a piece of harsh criticism.

How do you use “scorching” in a sentence?

Here is “scorching” used in a sentence: “It was a scorching day at the beach, well over 35 degrees.”

What part of speech is “scorching”?

“Scorching” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “scorching” have?

“Scorching” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely hot.