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scalding Antonyms

Opposite of scalding

Because the opposite of scalding shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Extremely hot, especially of a liquid or steam, to the point of being able to cause a burn.

Usage Example

"She carefully poured the freezing water from the kettle into the ceramic teapot."

Strongest
freezing
icy
Strong
frigid
cold
tepid
lukewarm

• adjective (Context 2)

Harshly critical, bitter, or passionately intense in tone or expression.

Usage Example

"The investigative journalist published a complimentary critique of the agency's financial mismanagement."

Strongest
complimentary
Strong
flattering
mild
gentle

Similar words to scalding

Words similar to scalding shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

scathing
boiling
scald
piping hot
blistering
searing
biting
scorching
See all synonyms of scalding

• Nearby Words

scalably
scalawag
scald
scalding
scale
scaleback
scaled

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Scalding. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/scalding
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