I can think of some people who are smoking hot.

And speaking of degree modifiers, I wonder what the origin is of "brand" in "brand new." Are there other degree adverbs that modify only one particular adjective?

Nice to have this list back from hiatus.

Dick

On Jan 14, 2013, at 10:10 PM, Scott Woods <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Dear List,

In the sentence "The sun is usually blazing hot," how would you analyze "blazing"? 

Thanks,
Scott
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