adj
scorched
adj
1
Burned or dried out by intense heat or fire.
"The wildfire left miles of scorched countryside behind it."
How to Use Scorched
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that's been burned or dried up by heat.
Common pairings
scorched earth
scorched grass
Word Forms
more scorched comparative, most scorched superlative
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The wildfire left miles of _____ countryside behind it.