boiling

[boi-ling]

adjective

1. having reached the boiling point; steaming or bubbling up under the action of heat.

   boiling water.

2. fiercely churning or swirling.

   the boiling seas.

3. (of anger, rage, etc.) intense; fierce; heated.

adverb

1. to an extreme extent; very.

   August is usually boiling hot; boiling mad.

boiling

/ ˈbɔɪlɪŋ /

adjective

1. very warm

   a boiling hot day

noun

1. slang,  the whole lot

Other Word Forms

• boilingly adverb
• half-boiling adjective
• nonboiling adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of boiling¹

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; boil ¹ + -ing ²

Example Sentences

The Uzbek despot distinguished himself by “boiling his enemies, slaughtering his poverty-stricken people when they protest, and conscripting armies of children for slave labour,” according to The Guardian.

From Salon

He said: "A little interesting tidbit is that this means the boiling point of water will be probably 98C for parts of the north west of Scotland on Friday night, in theory."

From BBC

In addition to allegedly using makeshift blades, Abedi has also been accused of throwing boiling hot liquid at officers during the attack.

From BBC

In addition to allegedly using makeshift blades, Abedi was also accused of throwing boiling hot liquid at officers during the attack.

From BBC

His indignation at being booted out came boiling over later that year when he held onto his constituency seat of Hartlepool, despite challenges from left-wing candidates.

From BBC

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