Associations to the word «Scorching»

Wiktionary

SCORCHING, adjective. Very hot.
SCORCHING, verb. Present participle of scorch
SCORCHING, noun. The act or result of something being scorched.

Dictionary definition

SCORCHING, adverb. Capable of causing burns; "it was scorching hot".
SCORCHING, adjective. Hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface; "scorching heat".

Wise words

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