What does scalding mean?
Scalding means (of a liquid) Hot enough to burn..
Scalding
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(of a liquid) Hot enough to burn..
Definitions by Sense
- (of a liquid) Hot enough to burn.
- (figurative) Scorching; scathing.
- present participle and gerund of scald
- An instance of scalding: a burn.
- (numismatics, historical) Synonym of escaline, (particularly) the form circulated by Stephen de Fulbourn in Ireland as a debased form of the sterling silver penny, outlawed under Edward I of England.
Example Sentences
a scalding attack on his critics
Synonyms for scalding
Antonyms for scalding
Related Words
Word Forms
- more scalding
- most scalding
- scaldings
- stalling
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for scalding?
Common synonyms include steeping, escaline, hot, boiling.
What is the opposite of scalding?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use scalding in a sentence?
a scalding attack on his critics
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