adj
Uncommon
roasting
ROHS-tihng
Roasting (adj) means Extremely hot. Example: “It was roasting in the greenhouse by midday.”
adj
1
Extremely hot.
"The day started out cool, but by noon it was roasting."
"It was roasting in the greenhouse by midday."
noun
1
A harsh telling-off or public mockery.
"He got a roasting from his boss for missing the deadline."
How to use roasting
Learner’s notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- roastings
- Comparative
- more roasting
- Superlative
- most roasting
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English rostynge, equivalent to roast plus -ing.
Rhymes for roasting
casting
tasting
lasting
fasting
wasting
pasting
boasting
coasting
feasting
blasting
toasting
contrasting
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Frequently asked questions
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.
