adj

perishing

Perishing (adj) means Bitterly cold. Example: “It was perishing outside, so we stayed by the fire.”

adj

Bitterly cold.

"It was perishing outside, so we stayed by the fire."

How to use perishing

Learner’s notes

In 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!"

more perishing comparative, perishings plural, most perishing superlative

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It was _____ outside, so we stayed by the fire.

fishing dishing phishing swishing vanishing finishing punishing polishing ravishing nourishing publishing furnishing

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.