Word
searing
Phoneticssear·ing
US/ˈsɪɹɪŋ/
UK/sˈiəɹɪŋ/
Definition
v. to burn something very quickly and deeply with a hot object or flame. It can also mean to cause a lot of pain or a very strong feeling.
v. to burn or char something with intense heat; to cause a severe physical or emotional reaction. Often used figuratively to describe intense pain or a powerful emotional impact.
Examples
“The chef sears the steak in a hot pan.”
“The sun was so bright that it felt like it was searing the skin off the beach.”
“The documentary's searing portrayal of the refugee crisis left the audience in a state of profound silence and reflection.”
Examples
simple
“The chef sears the steak in a hot pan.”
contextual
“The sun was so bright that it felt like it was searing the skin off the beach.”
complex
“The documentary's searing portrayal of the refugee crisis left the audience in a state of profound silence and reflection.”
Real-World Examples
“The two teams played out a tightly contested 0-0 draw in the second leg in the searing heat of the Todor Proeski National Arena.” “The show has now arrived in the UK and Sam Reid’s searing performance as Lestat has fans on their knees.” Scan code
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