The scorching sun grilled us.
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Scorching
Synonyms for "scorching" (148 found)
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Adjective(2 words)
fiery energyhot desert
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She put up an umbrella against a scorching sun.
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It drew strength from the not-so-young people who braved the bitter cold and scorching heat to knock on doors of perfect strangers, and from the millions of Americans who volunteered and organized and proved that more than two centuries later a government of the people, by the people, and for the people has not perished from the Earth.
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The day is so warm, and the sun’s rays so scorching, that the water in the pond looks very cool and inviting. Would you not like to bathe in it, fair Queen?
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