Scalding
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Scalding [skowld-ing]

ADJECTIVE

ADJECTIVE

  • Very Hot or Burning

  • Intense and painful

Example

“The waiter unknowingly handed over the scalding cup of coffee to the customer, thus burning his hand.”

“Gradually pour the scalding milk into the sugar syrup to make perfect sweet.”

Synonyms

Burning, Blistering, Red-hot, Sizzling

Antonyms

Freezing, Cold, Frozen