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searing

/ˈsɪərɪŋ/

/ˈsɪrɪŋ/

searingadjective

more searing

Comp.

most searing

Super.

/ˈsɪərɪŋ/

/ˈsɪrɪŋ/

Translations

brûlantTrès chaud, d'une intensité extrême.

The searing heat of the desert made it difficult to stay outside for long.

La chaleur brûlante du désert rendait difficile de rester dehors longtemps.

cinglantSe dit notamment de paroles, d'une critique ou d'une émotion d'une grande intensité.

Her searing words left a lasting impact on everyone in the room.

Ses paroles cinglantes ont laissé une impression durable sur toutes les personnes présentes dans la pièce.

Additional translations

cuisantPour une douleur ou une sensation de brûlure très vive.

Definitions

Extremely hot or intense.

The searing heat of the desert made it difficult to stay outside for long.

Intensely emotional or passionate.

Her searing words left a lasting impact on everyone in the room.

Causing a burning sensation.

The searing pain in his leg made it hard for him to walk.

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Antonyms

searingnoun

/ˈsɪə.rɪŋ/

/ˈsɪr.ɪŋ/

Gerund use: the act or process of applying intense heat, especially in cooking.

Translations

saisieCuisine : action de saisir un aliment à feu vif pour en colorer la surface.

Proper searing of the steak locks in its juices.

Une bonne saisie du steak permet de conserver ses jus.

Definitions

The act or process of burning or scorching something with intense heat, especially to brown the surface of food.

Proper searing of the steak locks in its juices.

Synonyms

searverb

searing

Gerund

seared

Past Simple

seared

Past Participle

searing

Gerund

/sɪə/

/sɪr/

Translations

saisirSens culinaire : cuire rapidement à feu vif pour colorer la surface.

The chef seared the tuna for just a few seconds on each side.

Le chef a saisi le thon pendant quelques secondes de chaque côté.

dessécherSens figuré ou physiologique : faire se faner ou se dessécher sous l’effet de la chaleur.

The relentless sun seared the desert plants.

Le soleil implacable a desséché les plantes du désert.

Additional translations

brûlerSens général : brûler ou roussir la surface sous l’effet d’une forte chaleur.

Definitions

To burn, scorch, or char the surface of something with sudden, intense heat.

The chef seared the tuna for just a few seconds on each side.

To cause to wither or dry up, especially from heat.

The relentless sun seared the desert plants.

searnoun

Definitions

A mechanism in a firearm that holds the hammer or striker back until the trigger is pulled.

The broken sear prevented the rifle from firing.

searadjective

Definitions

Dry or withered, especially due to heat or lack of moisture.

The sear landscape stretched out before them, devoid of any greenery.