sizzling

/ˈsɪzlɪŋ/
/ˈsɪzlɪŋ/
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Other forms: sizzlingly

Definitions of sizzling
  1. adjective
    hot enough to burn with or as if with a hissing sound
    “a sizzling steak”
    “a sizzling spell of weather”
    synonyms:
    hot
    used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
  2. adjective
    characterized by intense emotion or interest or excitement
    “sizzling political issues”
    synonyms: red-hot
    hot
    extended meanings; especially of psychological heat; marked by intensity or vehemence especially of passion or enthusiasm
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