sear

Definition

  • verb: to burn and damage the surface of (something) with strong and sudden heat
  • verb: to cause withering or drying
  • variant of 'sere'
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: dry, withered, cauterize

Examples

  • That image was 'seared' [='burned'] into my memory. [=I cannot forget that image]

  • The steak was 'seared' over a hot grill.

  • The tree was 'seared' by lightning.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Look how slick he's fooled you War Boy! He's a lying old man. By his hand we'll all be lifted up! That's why we have his logo seared on our backs! "Breeding stock!" "Battle fodder!" No, I am awaited!! You're an old man's battle fodder. (..)
    2015 Mad Max: Fury Road
  • (..) I need more leeks. I need two salmon, three salade compos'e, and three filet. Three orders of salade compos'e working. Firing two orders, seared salmon. Three filet working. I need plates. Fire seven. Three salade compos'e up. Don't mess with my mise! Open down low. (..)
    2007 Ratatouille
  • (..) REX: Not always. My master was a school-teacher. We weren't rich, you know. You? KING: A center-cut Kobe rib-eye, seared, on the bone, with salt and pepper. REX: Wow. KING: It was my birthday supper. Every year. (..)
    2018 Isle of Dogs