Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scalding-hot
Adjective
/ˈskɔːldɪŋ hɒt/
Definition
Extremely hot to the touch; having a temperature that can cause burns.
Examples
- The water was scalding-hot, making it impossible to touch.
- After brewing for too long, the tea became scalding-hot.
- He had to let the soup cool down because it was scalding-hot.
Meaning
Scalding-hot describes a temperature that is dangerously high and can result in skin damage or burns upon contact.
Synonyms
- Boiling
- Seething
- Burning
- Blistering
- Hot
