adjective
searing
SEER-rihng
Searing (adjective) means Extremely hot, or (of pain, criticism, or emotion) intensely sharp and forceful. Example: “The desert sun was searing by midday.”
adjective
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Extremely hot, or (of pain, criticism, or emotion) intensely sharp and forceful.
"The desert sun was searing by midday."
"The critic wrote a searing review of the new restaurant."
How to use searing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPainfully intense — used for heat, pain, or harsh criticism.
Common pairings
searing heat
searing pain
searing criticism
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- Plural
- searings
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What does “searing” mean?
The word “searing” means extremely hot, or (of pain, criticism, or emotion) intensely sharp and forceful. In plain terms, painfully intense — used for heat, pain, or harsh criticism.
How do you pronounce “searing”?
“Searing” is pronounced SEER-rihng (/ˈsɪəɹɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “searing” in a sentence?
Here is “searing” used in a sentence: “The desert sun was searing by midday.”
What part of speech is “searing”?
“Searing” is an adjective.
