Swelter

usgb/ˈsweltər/
verb

To be uncomfortably hot.

We were sweltering in the summer heat.
Visual representation of "swelter" - To be uncomfortably hot

Often appears as...

  • swelter in the heat
  • swelter under the sun
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Extreme Discomfort

Indicates extreme discomfort due to high temperatures, more than just feeling hot.

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After the air conditioning broke, we sweltered through the night.
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Active Verb

'Swelter' is an active verb, often describing the action of someone suffering from the heat.

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They sweltered at the beach without an umbrella.
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Specific Contexts

Best used in contexts where extreme heat is a key aspect, not just warm weather.

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The athletes sweltered during the desert marathon.
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