adj
scorching
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
Word Forms
more scorching comparative, scorchings plural, most scorching superlative
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