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Meaning of perspiring
The primary meaning of the word "perspiring" is to produce or give off sweat, typically as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress.
Etymology of perspiring
The word "perspiring" has its roots in the Latin word "perspirare," which means "to breathe through" or "to exhale"
The term entered the English language in the 15th century and has been used to describe the process of producing or giving off sweat or moisture
Synonyms
sweating
dripping
moist
clammy
sticky
humid
steamy
damp
wet
soggy
clamorous
sweltering
hot
overheated
feverish
flushed
glowing
radiating
exuding
oozing
seeping
leaking
trickling
drizzling
beading
dripping
running
pouring
gushing
flowing
streaming
issuing
emanating
transpiring
excreting
secreting
discharging
Definitions
- Producing or giving off sweat, typically as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress
- * Emitting or exuding moisture, typically in the form of sweat or vapor
Usage Examples
- After the intense workout, she was perspiring heavily and needed to take a shower
- * The hot summer weather left him perspiring profusely, even in the shade
- * The athlete's face was perspiring during the marathon, but she managed to finish strong
Antonyms
dry
parched
arid
desiccated
dehydrated
moistureless
waterless
anhydrous
rainless
frosty
chilly
cool
refreshing
invigorating
bracing
brisk
crisp
fresh