sweltering

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

Definition

Extremely hot and humid to the point of being uncomfortable or oppressive.

Examples

• We spent the entire afternoon in a sweltering tent with no breeze.

• The city is sweltering under a record-breaking heatwave this week.

• He wiped the sweat from his brow after working in the sweltering heat.

Synonyms of sweltering

Words with a similar meaning to sweltering:

• hot
• warm
• stifling
• torrid

Antonyms of sweltering

Words with the opposite meaning to sweltering:

• freezing
• frigid

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