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Definition of sweltering

sweltering

/ˈswɛl.tɚ.ɪŋ/
swel · ter · ing
Adverb:swelteringly
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• adjective

1

Uncomfortably and oppressively hot, often accompanied by high humidity.

Example

"The tourists sought refuge in the air-conditioned museum to escape the sweltering afternoon heat."

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• Nearby Words

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swelter
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swift

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Middle English verb 'swelteren', meaning to faint with heat, a frequentative form of 'swelten' (to die or perish), from Old English 'sweltan'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sweltering. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sweltering
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