adj
perishing
Perishing (adj) means Bitterly cold. Example: “It was perishing outside, so we stayed by the fire.”
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Bitterly cold.
"It was perishing outside, so we stayed by the fire."
How to use perishing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExtremely cold — a British informal way to describe freezing weather.
When to use it
Informal, chiefly British English, as in "it's perishing out there!"
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Word forms
- Plural
- perishings
- Comparative
- more perishing
- Superlative
- most perishing
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It was _____ outside, so we stayed by the fire.
Rhymes for perishing
fishing
dishing
phishing
swishing
vanishing
finishing
punishing
polishing
ravishing
nourishing
publishing
furnishing
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Frequently asked questions
What does “perishing” mean?
The word “perishing” means bitterly cold. In plain terms, extremely cold — a British informal way to describe freezing weather.
How do you use “perishing” in a sentence?
Here is “perishing” used in a sentence: “It was perishing outside, so we stayed by the fire.”
What part of speech is “perishing”?
“Perishing” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of perishing?
"perishing" (adj) means bitterly cold.
