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Definition of swelteringly

swelteringly

/ˈswɛl.tɚ.ɪŋ.li/
swel · ter · ing · ly
Adjective:sweltering
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• adverb

1

In an uncomfortably or oppressively hot manner; to a degree of intense, stifling heat.

Example

"The afternoon turned swelteringly hot, forcing the outdoor market vendors to seek shade under their canopies."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'swelter' (from Middle English 'swelteren', a frequentative form of 'swelten', meaning to perish or faint with heat), combined with the participial suffix '-ing' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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