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sweltering Synonyms

Another word for sweltering

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• adjective (Context 1)

Uncomfortably and oppressively hot, often accompanied by high humidity.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
scorching
stifling
Strong
sultry
blistering
torrid
boiling
roasting
sizzling
baking

Opposites of sweltering

The opposite of sweltering shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

frigid
freezing
arctic
icy
bitter
chilly
cool
See all opposites of sweltering

• Nearby Words

swelling
swellshark
swelter
sweltering
swelteringly
swerve
swift

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sweltering. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sweltering
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