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roasting
01
regarding extremely hot temperatures, often causing discomfort or sweating
Grammatical Information
Composition
present participle adjective
qualitative
Superlative
most roasting
Comparative
more roasting
gradable
Examples
The roasting sun beat down relentlessly, making outdoor activities challenging.
Roasting
01
a cooking method that involves exposing food to dry heat in an oven or over an open flame
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
roastings
Examples
The chef prepared a delicious roasting of vegetables for the side dish.
02
a form of criticism that is often humorous or mocking, usually involving sharp remarks about a person's traits or actions
Examples
The comedian 's roasting of the audience left everyone in stitches.
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