sweltering
Americanadjective
-
suffering oppressive heat.
-
characterized by oppressive heat; sultry.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- swelteringly adverb
- unsweltering adjective
Etymology
Origin of sweltering
Example Sentences
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Lyberth said the cool climate was "very good for leafy greens", in contrast to Europe's sweltering, drought-wracked summers.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
About 10 miles south is the sweltering city of Cabimas, an iconic venue in Venezuela’s petroleum narrative.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026
Sinner was undoubtedly the biggest winner on a sweltering day where play was suspended and almost 100,000 fans were warned to take care in the heat.
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026
His cell lacks air conditioning and is sweltering much of the year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
They arrive home from the hospital courtesy of Dr. Gupta, who owns a car, and sit in the sweltering living room, in front of their only box fan, suddenly a family.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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