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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"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
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
The room was sizzling hot, and I started to sweat.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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