What is searing? How to use in English

Discover the meaning of searing in English, its pronunciation, and how to use it correctly in real-life situations. See examples and easy memorization tips.

Definition & pronunciation of searing

searingadjective

làm đau

/ˈsɪərɪŋ//ˈsɪrɪŋ/

Where does the word searing come from?

The word "searing" comes from the Old English word "sear," which originally meant "to dry up" or "to wither." This stemmed from the verb "searian," meaning "to dry up" or "to parch." Over time, the meaning shifted to describe the intense heat that causes something to dry up, eventually evolving into the current sense of burning or scorching. This evolution was likely influenced by the association of intense heat with the drying and withering effect it has on things.

Vocabulary summary searing

typeadjective

meaningwither, dry; wither (flower; leaf)

examplethe sear and yellow leaf

typetransitive verb

meaningdry, wither

examplethe sear and yellow leaf

meaningburn (wound)

meaningstigmatize

Example of vocabulary searingnamespace

meaning

so strong that it seems to burn you

  • the searing heat of a tropical summer
  • searing pain
  • He spent several days wandering in the searing heat of the outback.
  • The steak: hot off the grill, seared to perfection with a crusty brown exterior and a juicy pink center.
  • The piercing gaze of the predator sent shivers down the prey's spine, searing into its soul like a white-hot blade.
meaning

powerful and critical

  • a searing attack on the government

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