Scorched Definition & Meaning
scorched
- adjective
- dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight; "a vast desert all adust"; "land lying baked in the heat"; "parched soil"; "the earth was scorched and bare"; "sunbaked salt flats"
- having everything destroyed so nothing is left salvageable by an enemy; "Sherman's scorched earth policy"
"Scorched" in song lyrics
See how scorched is used in real songs:
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"You don't need no torch with the background scorched"
The Herd — Burn Down the Parliament -
"Hold fort, hold the blow torch, leave your soul scorched"
Angie Martinez f/ Beanie Sigel, Brett, Kool G. Rap, The L.O.X. — Live From the Streets -
"Walk through The Valley of Death and get scorched"
Royal Fam f/ La the Darkman — Walk the Dogs
Words that rhyme with scorched
Usage tips for "scorched"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "scorched" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for scorched to find words that pair well.