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SCORCHING

(adverb, adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Scorching.

Scorching - as an adverb

Capable of causing burns

Example: "It was scorching hot"

Scorching - as an adjective satellite

Hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface

Example: "Scorching heat"

Scorching - as a verb

To burn the surface of something so as to discolour it

To wither, parch or destroy something by heat or fire, especially to make land or buildings unusable to an enemy

(to cause) to become scorched or singed

To move at high speed (so as to leave scorch marks on the ground, physically or figuratively).

To burn; to destroy by, or as by, fire.

To attack with bitter sarcasm or virulence.

To ride a bicycle furiously on a public highway.

Scorching - as a noun

The act or result of something being scorched.

Scorching - as an adjective

Very hot.

Example: "It was a scorching summer, and the ice-cream sellers plied a roaring trade."

Bitterly sarcastic; scathing; withering.

(of speed when driving, running, etc.) very high.

Example Sentences

"The scorching sun made it unbearable to stay outside."
"She poured a glass of scorching hot water."
"The scorching temperatures caused the ice to melt quickly."
"During the scorching summer months, it is important to stay hydrated."
"The scorching desert sands burned their feet."
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Word Game Points

Is SCORCHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scorching is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SCORCHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is SCORCHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scorching is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCORCHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is SCORCHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scorching is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCORCHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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