searing Meaning & Definition
/ˈsɪəɹɪŋ/
What Does Searing Mean?
As an adjective, searing means very hot; blistering or boiling. It can also mean having a sensation of intense sudden heat. As a noun, it means action of the verb to sear. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of sear.
Searing at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsɪəɹɪŋ/ |
| Plural | searings |
Searing Definition (Adjective)
- very hot; blistering or boiling
- having a sensation of intense sudden heat
- unbearably intense or emotionally powerful
- damning; critical; scathing
Searing as a Noun
- action of the verb to sear
- cooking food quickly at high temperature
Searing as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of sear
Verb
- To char, scorch, or burn the surface of (something) with a hot instrument.
- To wither; to dry up.
- To make callous or insensible.
- To mark permanently, as if by burning.
The events of that day were seared into her memory.
Adjective
- (of a pain) having a sensation of intense sudden heat
Synonyms of Searing
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Searing synonyms and antonyms →Searing in a Sentence
The events of that day were seared into her memory.
Word Forms & Grammar
searing
searing (plural searings)
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