Meaning of the word searing in English

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searing

US /ˈsɪr.ɪŋ/

UK /ˈsɪə.rɪŋ/

extremely hot or intense

Example:

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The desert sun was searing.

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He felt a searing pain in his leg.

Synonym:

blazing scorching fiery intense fierce

critical or harsh in tone

Example:

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She delivered a searing indictment of the government's policies.

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His comments were a searing critique of modern society.

Synonym:

caustic cutting biting harsh severe

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sear