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sweltering

adjective

: very hot

Full Definition of SWELTERING

:  oppressively hot
— swel·ter·ing·ly adverb
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First Known Use of SWELTERING

1566

Related to SWELTERING

Synonyms
ardent, boiling, broiling, burning, fervent, fervid, fiery, piping hot, red, red-hot, roasting, scalding, scorching, searing, sultry, superheated, hot, torrid, ultrahot, white-hot
Antonyms
algid, arctic, bitter, bone-chilling, cold, freezing, frigid, frozen, glacial, ice-cold, iced, icy
SWELTERING Defined for Kids

sweltering

adjective swel·ter·ing \ˈswel-tər-iŋ\

Definition of SWELTERING for Kids

:  oppressively hot

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  2. swelter
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