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scorching
01
(of weather or temperature) extremely hot, causing intense heat and discomfort
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.
