Searingly

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a burning, blistering, hot manner.
  2. 2
    Harshly; mercilessly. figuratively

    "a searingly honest appraisal of her career prospects"

Example

More examples

"a searingly honest appraisal of her career prospects"

Etymology

From searing + -ly.

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