sizzling
Britishadjective
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extremely hot
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very passionate or erotic
a sizzling sex scene
Example Sentences
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It’s another example of the fallout from skyrocketing jet-fuel prices and sizzling travel demand.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Reigning champion Rory McIlroy heads into the weekend sizzling at 12-under and six strokes up on Reed and Sam Burns, which gives him the largest 36-hole lead in Masters history.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
"And they'd all got the memo to play ball and deliver an opening episode full of sizzling chemistry, cheeky banter and decent anecdotes," she wrote.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
This second sizzling week may even put monthly temperature records in jeopardy, according to the weather service.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
Because with Faith sizzling beside me and the sun sky-high overhead, there was no denying it: Dwight and I looked alike.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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