sear‧ing /ˈsɪərɪŋ $ ˈsɪr-/
adjective1. extremely hot:
the searing heat of the desert2. searing pain is severe and feels like a burn
3. searing words or attitudes criticize someone or something very strongly:
Adorno’s searing analysis of mass culture
Emily felt a searing anger against her father. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲