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scorching
01
(of weather or temperature) extremely hot, causing intense heat and discomfort
Grammatical Information
Composition
present participle adjective
qualitative
Superlative
most scorching
Comparative
more scorching
gradable
Examples
The scorching sun beat down on the desert sands, creating a shimmering heat haze.
02
having a harsh quality, often used to describe criticism that is intensely negative
Examples
The critics unleashed a scorching review that left no aspect of the play unexamined.
03
having an extreme speed or rapid movements
Examples
The runner finished the race at a scorching pace, breaking her personal record.
