scorching
|scorch/ing|
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/ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ/
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/ˈskɔːtʃɪŋ/
(scorch)
intense heat
Etymology
Etymology Information
'scorch' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'scorchen,' where 'scorchen' meant 'to burn slightly.'
Historical Evolution
'scorchen' transformed into the modern English word 'scorching' through the addition of the suffix '-ing' to denote the adjective form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to burn slightly,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'extremely hot or intense.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
extremely hot or intense.
The scorching sun made it difficult to stay outside for long.
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Adjective 2
severely critical or scathing.
The critic's scorching review left the director disheartened.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35