scorching

[ skawr-ching ]

adjective

1. burning; very hot.
2. caustic or scathing:

   a scorching denunciation.

Other Words From

• scorching·ly adverb
• un·scorching adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of scorching¹

First recorded in 1555–65; scorch + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Suaalii's debut, his midfield combination with Ikitau, Wright's scorching counter-attacks and Wilson's hard-hitting captain's performance showed that the Wallabies are not going to roll over in eight months' time.

From BBC

Fueled by critically low humidity levels and Santa Ana winds, the fast-moving Mountain fire swept through the hillside communities of Ventura County, scorching more than 20,000 acres by Thursday evening and threatening over 5,000 households, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times

Now 6ft, 13st, strong, with scorching pace, Roigard has conclusively won the argument.

From BBC

They don’t, Samaniego said laughing, but there are time it feels that way, especially during the heavy rains last winter and the scorching heat this summer.

From Los Angeles Times

And they have watched their offense continue a scorching October surge, one that culminated with consecutive blasts from Hernández and Freeman in the third — the Dodgers’ first back-to-back home runs in the World Series since Pedro Guerrero and Steve Yeager hit pivotal blasts in Game 5 of their 1981 championship.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• blistering
• fiery
• searing
• sizzling
• sweltering