sizzling
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsɪzəɫɪŋ// UK //sˈɪzlɪŋ// siz·zling
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.
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.
Usage
Often used as a participial adjective before a noun; can be used both literally for temperature and figuratively for intensity.