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Meaning of swelterous
The primary meaning of "swelterous" refers to extremely hot and humid weather.
Etymology of swelterous
The word "swelterous" is derived from the verb "swelter", which originated in the 16th century, likely from the Middle English word "swelt", meaning to faint or die from heat.
Historically, "swelter" was used to describe the act of suffering or perishing from intense heat, and over time, the adjective "swelterous" emerged to characterize such hot and humid conditions.
Synonyms
sweltering
hot
sultry
stifling
oppressive
humid
muggy
steamy
tropical
torrid
scorching
blazing
sizzling
broiling
roasting
baking
fiery
fiery
heated
warm
balmy
close
airless
suffocating
uncomfortable
unbearable
intolerable
burning
blistering
sweating
sweltering
parching
withering
blistering
Definitions
- Extremely hot and humid, typically causing people to feel uncomfortable or exhausted.
- * Characterized by or feeling extremely hot weather, especially with high humidity.
Usage Examples
- The swelterous summer days made it difficult to enjoy outdoor activities.
- * The swelterous heat in the city was unbearable, especially during the summer months.
- * After a few hours of hiking in the swelterous weather, we needed to take a break and cool off.