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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

searing

/ˈsɪərɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does searing mean?

adjective

Extremely hot or intense; causing a strong feeling of pain or discomfort. Used to describe something that is extremely hot, such as a searing heatwave, or something that is extremely intense, such as a searing criticism.

Example

"The searing heat of the desert sun made it difficult to walk outside during the day."

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