scorching
adjectiveUK /ˈskɔː.tʃɪŋ/
US /ˈskɔːr.tʃɪŋ/
So hot that it burns or feels like it burns.
We stayed inside because the scorching sun made the pavement too hot to walk on.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Very fast or very strong, especially in sports.
She set a scorching pace in the race and won easily.
3. Very harsh or severe criticism.
The coach gave the team a scorching review after the loss.
4. The act of burning something slightly on the surface.
The scorching of the toast left black marks on the bread.