Word
sizzling
Phoneticssiz·zling
US/ˈsɪzəɫɪŋ/
UK/sˈɪzlɪŋ/
Definition
adj. very hot, often making a hissing sound like food cooking in a pan. It can also describe something very exciting or attractive.
adj. making a hissing sound characteristic of frying or intense heat; figuratively used to describe high levels of intensity, excitement, or physical attractiveness.
Examples
“The waiter brought a sizzling plate of fajitas to our table.”
“The beach was packed with tourists enjoying the sizzling summer heat and the cool ocean breeze.”
“The lead guitarist delivered a sizzling solo that electrified the audience and cemented the band's reputation as the most exciting live act of the decade.”
Examples
simple
“The waiter brought a sizzling plate of fajitas to our table.”
contextual
“The beach was packed with tourists enjoying the sizzling summer heat and the cool ocean breeze.”
complex
“The lead guitarist delivered a sizzling solo that electrified the audience and cemented the band's reputation as the most exciting live act of the decade.”
Usage
Often used as a participial adjective before a noun; can be used both literally for temperature and figuratively for intensity.
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