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sizzling

British  
/ ˈsɪzlɪŋ /

adjective

  1. extremely hot

  2. very passionate or erotic

    a sizzling sex scene
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Example Sentences

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This second sizzling week may even put monthly temperature records in jeopardy, according to the weather service.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Despite his sizzling start, the 24-year-old American never made another birdie and finished 54 holes on 19-under 197, seeing a five-shot lead trimmed to two ahead of Sunday's final round.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

Miami’s ultraluxury market has been sizzling in recent years, with four deals above $100 million in 2025, according to Miller Samuel, an appraisal and consulting firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

Back home, after the train ride, I washed and dried the mushrooms and sent them sizzling into a pan with shallots, garlic, salt, pepper and an indecent amount of smoked paprika.

From Salon • Dec. 28, 2025

The little water droplets did a crazy, sizzling dance on the hot iron then disappeared.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya

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