Meaning & Definition of word "Sweltering"
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Sweltering
/ˈswɛltərɪŋ/
adjective:
- 1. oppressively hot; humid and uncomfortable due to heat.
- Example: The sweltering heat of the afternoon made it unbearable to stay outside.
- 2. characterized by intense heat.
- Example: We decided to stay indoors during the sweltering summer days.
- 3. causing a feeling of heat or discomfort.
- Example: The sweltering sun beat down on us as we walked across the beach.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'swealter', which means to be overcome by heat.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sweltering heat:
Extreme heat that causes discomfort.
sweltering summer:
A particularly hot season.
Related Words
sweat:
To excrete moisture from the skin, often due to heat.
heatwave:
A prolonged period of excessively hot weather.
Slang Meanings of sweltering
Meaning: Hot as hell
Example Sentence: It's hot as hell out here!
Meaning: Boiling
Example Sentence: This weather is just boiling!