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searing

adjective sear·ing \ˈsir-iŋ\

: very hot

: extremely intense, severe, etc.

of writing or speech : very strong and critical

Full Definition of SEARING

1
:  very hot
2
:  marked by extreme intensity, harshness, or emotional power <searing pain> <a searing review> <a searing portrayal>
— sear·ing·ly adverb
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First Known Use of SEARING

1678

Related to SEARING

Synonyms
ardent, boiling, broiling, burning, fervent, fervid, fiery, piping hot, red, red-hot, roasting, scalding, scorching, hot, sultry, superheated, sweltering, torrid, ultrahot, white-hot
Antonyms
algid, arctic, bitter, bone-chilling, cold, freezing, frigid, frozen, glacial, ice-cold, iced, icy

Rhymes with SEARING

clearing, earing, gearing

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. searing
  2. sear
  3. sear up
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