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scalding

adjective scald·ing \ˈskȯl-diŋ\

: very hot

: very critical : very harsh or severe

Full Definition of SCALDING

1
:  hot enough to scald <scalding water>
2
a :  having or producing the feeling of being burned <scalding sun> <scalding sand>
b :  scathing <scalding criticism>
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First Known Use of SCALDING

13th century

Related to SCALDING

Synonyms
ardent, boiling, broiling, burning, fervent, fervid, fiery, piping hot, red, red-hot, roasting, hot, scorching, searing, sultry, superheated, sweltering, torrid, ultrahot, white-hot
Antonyms
algid, arctic, bitter, bone-chilling, cold, freezing, frigid, frozen, glacial, ice-cold, iced, icy
SCALDING Defined for Kids

scalding

adjective scald·ing \ˈskȯl-diŋ\

Definition of SCALDING for Kids

:  very hot <scalding soup>

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  1. scalding
  2. scald
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