adv
Meaning 1
In a burning, blistering, hot manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
searingly
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adv
Meaning 2
Harshly; mercilessly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
Examples
- a searingly honest appraisal of her career prospects
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree English searing Middle English -ly English -ly English searingly From searing + -ly.