adj
scorching
Scorching (adj) means Extremely hot. Example: “It was a scorching day at the beach, well over 35 degrees.”
adj
1
Extremely hot.
"It was a scorching day at the beach, well over 35 degrees."
2
Harshly critical or sarcastic.
"The critic gave the film a scorching review."
3
Informal: very attractive.
"He said the new dress made her look absolutely scorching."
How to use scorching
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVery hot, whether describing the weather, someone's looks, or a piece of harsh criticism.
Common pairings
scorching heat
scorching pace
scorching review
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Word forms
- Plural
- scorchings
- Comparative
- more scorching
- Superlative
- most scorching
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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.
