sweltering
[ swel-ter-ing ]
/ ˈswɛl tər ɪŋ /
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adjective
suffering oppressive heat.
characterized by oppressive heat; sultry.
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swel·ter·ing·ly, adverbun·swel·ter·ing, adjectiveWords nearby sweltering
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sweltering
/ (ˈswɛltərɪŋ) /
adjective
oppressively hot and humida sweltering day
Derived forms of sweltering
swelteringly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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