sweltering
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Adj — Uncomfortably hot and humid.
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How to use sweltering
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sweltering heat
a sweltering day
sweltering summer
Etymology
Formed from swelter ("to suffer from oppressive heat") plus the -ing ending.
Full origin of sweltering →Frequently asked questions
What does “sweltering” mean?
The word “sweltering” means uncomfortably hot and humid. In plain terms, so hot and sticky that it's uncomfortable to be outside.
How do you use “sweltering” in a sentence?
Here is “sweltering” used in a sentence: “We hid indoors during the sweltering afternoon heat.”
What part of speech is “sweltering”?
“Sweltering” is an adjective.