Definition

In a manner that causes burning or extreme heat.

Example

The sun was shining scorchingly, making it hard to stay outside for long.

Conversation

Did you feel how scorchingly hot it was outside today?

Yeah, I thought I was going to melt!

I know, right? I had to drink so much water to stay cool.

Same here! I can't believe summer is just getting started.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Scorchingly → It is formed from "scorch" (from Old French *escorchier*, meaning to skin or burn) and the suffix "-ingly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "scorchingly" describes something done in a manner that burns or causes intense heat.

Memory Tip

Think of something that burns intensely ('scorch') and how it is done in a certain way ('-ingly'). This helps you remember that 'scorchingly' means in a manner that causes burning heat.

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