adj

sizzling

SIH-zuh-lihng

Sizzling (adj) means extremely hot, especially hot enough to make a hissing sound. Example: “We spent a sizzling afternoon at the beach.”

adj

Extremely hot, especially hot enough to make a hissing sound.

"We spent a sizzling afternoon at the beach."

Very exciting, impressive, or sexually attractive.

"The two leads had sizzling chemistry on screen."

How to Use Sizzling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishVery hot, or, figuratively, very exciting or attractive.

Common pairings

sizzling heat sizzling chemistry sizzling hot

Word Forms

more sizzling comparative, sizzlings plural, most sizzling superlative

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “sizzling” mean?

The word “sizzling” means extremely hot, especially hot enough to make a hissing sound. In plain terms, very hot, or, figuratively, very exciting or attractive.

How do you pronounce “sizzling”?

“Sizzling” is pronounced SIH-zuh-lihng (/ˈsɪzəlɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “sizzling” in a sentence?

Here is “sizzling” used in a sentence: “We spent a sizzling afternoon at the beach.”

What part of speech is “sizzling”?

“Sizzling” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “sizzling” have?

“Sizzling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely hot, especially hot enough to make a hissing sound.