searing

adjective

sear·​ing ˈsir-iŋ 

1

: very hot

2

: marked by extreme intensity, harshness, or emotional power

searing pain

a searing review

a searing portrayal

searingly adverb

Synonyms of searing

• boiling
• burning
• hot
• molten

Examples of searing in a Sentence

the searing heat of the fire

She felt a searing pain in her foot.

She made a searing attack on her political enemies.

Recent Examples on the Web

But the street parties also come after months of scrutiny as FIFA has faced searing criticism across the globe for soaring World Cup ticket prices. — Megan Janetsky, Fortune, 23 June 2026

France has recorded 40 fatalities from drowning in the last week as people seek relief from the searing heat. — Samuel Petrequin, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026

Aluminum is one of the best heat conductors, and this particular combo allows for the pan to warm evenly—especially crucial in the searing and sautéing business. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026

Through a dual-timeline structure, Ward channels her profound grief into a searing indictment of American society. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1678, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for searing

• cheering
• clearing
• earing
• earring
• fearing
• gearing
• hearing
• jeering
• leering
• nearing
• peering
• rearing