World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesScorching
/ˈskɔːtʃɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
1 sense- 1
Very hot; burning.
"We walked back under the scorching sun."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Late Middle English: from the verb scorch, probably of Old Norse origin (compare with Old Norse skorpna 'become shrivelled').
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Scorching"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Scorching" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
brûlant
Transliteration: brûlant
"Nous avons marché sous un soleil brûlant."
glühend
Transliteration: glühend
"Wir gingen in der glühenden Sonne spazieren."
rovente
Transliteration: rovente
"Camminavamo sotto un sole rovente."
abrasador
Transliteration: abrasador
"Caminamos bajo un sol abrasador."
estorurante
Transliteration: estorurante
"Nós caminhamos sob um sol estorurante."
झुलसाने वाला
Transliteration: jhulsane wala
"हम झुलसाने वाली धूप में चले।"
酷热的
Transliteration: kùrè de
"我们在酷热的阳光下散步。"
타는 듯한
Transliteration: taneun deutan
"우리는 타는 듯한 햇살 아래를 걸었다."
焼け付くような
Transliteration: yaketsuku yōna
"私たちは焼け付くような日差しの下を歩いた。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsA visitor or attendee whose arrival was not anticipated or announced beforehand.
Causing strong emotional or ideological reactions because it relates to political issues, power dynamics, or government policies.
Deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss; the state of being saved.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Scorching"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
How Many Chapters Are in 'The Book Thief'?
Markus Zusak’s *The Book Thief* contains 80 main chapters divided across 10 main parts, framed by a Prologue and an Epilogue. Counting the sub-sections in the prologue and epilogue, the novel comprises 88 total titled sections.