scorchingly
- adverb
- /ˈskɔːrʧɪŋli/
- The journalist wrote a scorchingly critical review of the new policy.
Examples
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His comments were scorchingly honest, leaving the audience in stunned silence.
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She spoke scorchingly about the unfair treatment she received at work.
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The reviews were scorchingly negative!
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He criticized the proposal scorchingly during the meeting.
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The coach criticized the team's performance scorchingly, highlighting all their mistakes during the game.
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Her scorchingly honest review of the film left no room for praise, pointing out every flaw.
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During the debate, he spoke scorchingly about the issues at hand, making it clear he would not back down.
Synonyms
122
6.1
In a cruel or very harsh way that causes harm
45
3.5
In a severe or unkind way that feels unpleasant
39
2.8
In a harsh, angry way when speaking to someone
25
4.1
In a strong, angry, or excited way
2
5.1
In a way that shows strong feelings, often anger
2
2.9
In a way that is very strong or extreme
1
7.9
Saying something in a very harsh and critical way
1
8.8
In a very intense and unpleasant way
1
7.3
Very hot or strong in a way that feels painful
1
7.2
In a way that feels very painful or shocking
1
5.3
In a very bright or very fast way
1
8.2
In a sharply critical way that can hurt someone's feelings
1
8.4
In a harsh way that shows strong scorn and makes someone feel small
1
7.4
In a very sharp and hurtful way, often about cold or criticism
1
6.5
In a harsh, rude way that upsets people when speaking or acting
1
7.6
In a way that causes a sharp, burning pain
1
9.8
In an angry, aggressive way that rejects other people's ideas
1
7.9
To do something in a very intense or extreme way
1
7.5
In a way that shows very strong feeling, like passion or desire
1
6.4
To say things in an angry way to show you are unhappy with someone
1
6.7
In a very hot, intense, or exciting way
1
8.1
In a sharp, harsh way that shows strong criticism
In a very sharp and hurtful way that criticizes others
Antonyms
How Harsh
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Scorchingly comes from the old verb scorch, which means 'to burn', plus the ending -ly that makes it an adverb. So scorchingly can also describe words or criticism that 'burn' people — very harsh, strong speech that feels painful or shocking.