# sizzling

/ˈsɪzəɫɪŋ/ (US) · /sˈɪzlɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sizzling
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

very hot, often making a hissing sound like food cooking in a pan. It can also describe something very exciting or attractive.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Often used as a participial adjective before a noun; can be used both literally for temperature and figuratively for intensity.

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