searing heat
noun phraseUK /ˈsɪərɪŋ hiːt/
US /ˈsɪrɪŋ hiːt/
Heat that is so hot it feels like it could burn you.
The searing heat of the desert made everyone seek shade.
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2. Very strong and intense criticism or pressure.
The coach faced searing heat from fans after the loss.
3. A moment of intense emotional pain or difficulty.
She felt the searing heat of embarrassment when she tripped on stage.
4. Extremely hot weather that lasts a long time.
The city opened cooling centers during the searing heat.