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scorching / searing

adjective/ɐ.bɾɐ.ˈzɐ̃.tɨ/medium

a·bra·san·te

Definition

That scorches; that burns or causes a sensation of intense burning; very strong or intense.
The August sun was scorching on the deserted beach.
He felt a searing pain in his arm after the accident.
Common collocations
scorching heatblinding lightsearing pain

Etymology

Do latim abrasans, -antis, particípio presente de abrasare 'abrasar'.

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