scaldingadjective
uk/ˈskɔːl.dɪŋ/us/ˈskɑːl.dɪŋ/scalding adjective (LIQUID)
If a liquid is scalding, it is extremely hot:
scalding tea
scalding hot water
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Hot & heat
- beat
- blistering
- boil
- boiling
- burning
- closeness
- dog days
- fug
- heat
- heating
- heatwave
- mirage
- overheat
- red-hot
- sizzling
- steaming
- stuffy
- sweltering
- thermo-
- torrid
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scalding adjective (CRITICISM)
If criticism is scalding, it is very strong or violent.
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Having a powerful effect
- blazing
- compelling
- devastating
- driving
- embedded
- full
- full-frontal
- fullness
- game changer
- life-changing
- powerful
- puissant
- resound
- strong
- take
- take (sth) over
- unconquerable
- unshakeable
- unswerving
- untiring
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