suffocating
3 synonyms for suffocating, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — So overwhelming, hot, or oppressive that it feels hard to breathe.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
suffocative
smothering
How to use suffocating
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
suffocating heat
suffocating atmosphere
Frequently asked questions
What does “suffocating” mean?
The word “suffocating” means so overwhelming, hot, or oppressive that it feels hard to breathe. In plain terms, extremely oppressive or stifling, whether physically (heat, smoke) or emotionally (a relationship, pressure).
How do you pronounce “suffocating”?
“Suffocating” is pronounced SUH-fuh-kay-tihng (/ˈsʌfəkeɪtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “suffocating” in a sentence?
Here is “suffocating” used in a sentence: “The heat inside the tent was suffocating.”
What part of speech is “suffocating”?
“Suffocating” is an adjective.
