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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
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SWELTERINGLY Defined for Kids
sweltering
adjective swel·ter·ing \ˈswel-tər-iŋ\
Definition of SWELTERING for Kids
: oppressively hot
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