searing

UK
/ˈsɪərɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɪrɪŋ/
searingadjective
more searing
Comp.
most searing
Super.
UK
/ˈsɪərɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɪrɪŋ/
Translations
The searing heat of the desert was unbearable.
Жгучая жара пустыни была невыносимой.
The searing pain in his leg made it difficult to walk.
Пылающая боль в его ноге затрудняла ходьбу.
The searing criticism from the audience left him speechless.
Обжигающая критика со стороны аудитории оставила его безмолвным.
Additional translations
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.
searingnoun
UK
/ˈsɪə.rɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɪr.ɪŋ/
Gerund use: the act or process of applying intense heat, especially in cooking.
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.
searverb

searing

Gerund

seared
Past Simple
seared
Past Participle
searing
Gerund
UK
/sɪə/
US
/sɪr/
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.