Meaning & Definition of word "Boiling"
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Boiling
/ˈbɔɪ.lɪŋ/
verb:
- 1. the action of heating a liquid until it reaches its boiling point and turns into vapor.
- Example: The water is boiling on the stove, ready for the pasta.
- 2. to be in the state of reaching or having reached boiling point.
- Example: The pot was boiling over, spilling water onto the burner.
adjective:
- 1. very hot; at or near the boiling point.
- Example: He poured himself a cup of boiling tea.
- 2. intensely angry or passionate.
- Example: She was boiling with rage after hearing the news.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'boillir', ultimately from Latin 'bullire' meaning 'to bubble'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
boiling point:
The point at which a liquid turns into vapor.
boiling mad:
Extremely angry.
boiling over:
To explode with anger or emotion.
Related Words
boil:
To heat a liquid until it bubbles and turns to vapor.
steam:
The vapor into which water is converted when heated.
scald:
To burn or affect with hot liquid or steam.
Slang Meanings of boiling
Meaning: Extremely angry.
Example Sentence: When he heard the news, he was boiling!
Meaning: Very exciting or intense.
Example Sentence: That game was boiling thrilling!