Sweltering

/ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

oppressively hot; humid and uncomfortable due to heat.

The sweltering heat of the afternoon made it unbearable to stay outside.

characterized by intense heat.

We decided to stay indoors during the sweltering summer days.

causing a feeling of heat or discomfort.

The sweltering sun beat down on us as we walked across the beach.

Derived from the verb 'swealter', which means to be overcome by heat.

sweltering heat:

Extreme heat that causes discomfort.

sweltering summer:

A particularly hot season.

Hot as hell

It's hot as hell out here!

Boiling

This weather is just boiling!