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sizzlingly

sizzlingly

6.7
In a very hot, intense, or exciting way
  • adverb
  • /ˈsɪzlɪŋli/
  • Informal
translation icon : intensamente
  • The summer sun beat down sizzlingly on the crowded beach all afternoon.

Examples

  • The chef brought out a sizzlingly hot pan of fajitas that filled the room with aroma.

  • Her sizzlingly passionate performance captivated everyone in the audience.

  • She danced sizzlingly at the party last night.

  • The sizzlingly hot sun made everyone seek shade.

  • The chef served a dish that was sizzlingly hot, filling the room with a delicious aroma.

  • The concert was sizzlingly exciting, with the band performing all their greatest hits.

  • She delivered a performance that was sizzlingly intense, captivating the entire audience.

Synonyms

wildly
vssizzlingly
104 2.9

In a way that is not controlled and shows strong feeling

is intense too but usually conveys hot thrilling sensation rather than chaos
spectacularly
vssizzlingly
28 4.3

To do something in a very impressive or dramatic way

is more about intense heat and thrilling energy than drama alone
hotly
vssizzlingly
27 4.1

In a strong, angry, or excited way

is hotter and often more exciting rather than only angry heat
stunningly
vssizzlingly
23 4.4

In a very beautiful or impressive way

adds a hotter, more intense physical or emotional sensation
feverishly
vssizzlingly
13 5.1

In a way that shows very fast, nervous energy because of strong excitement or worry

is more about hot, thrilling excitement than frantic effort
energetically
vssizzlingly
8 3.0

In a lively and eager way

is stronger and hotter in feeling than energetic activity
tantalizingly
vssizzlingly
  • US
4 7.4

In a way that tempts you to want something that is hard to get

is hotter and more immediately intense rather than merely teasing desire
heatedly
vssizzlingly
3 5.1

In a way that shows strong feelings, often anger

focuses more on hot, exciting intensity rather than conflict
blowingly
vssizzlingly
  • Archaic
2 9.2

In a way that makes people very surprised or impressed

contains a hotter, more intense sensory excitement than surprise alone
fascinatingly
vssizzlingly
1 4.2

In a way that makes people feel very interested

is sharper and hotter in intensity than slow attraction
excitingly
vssizzlingly
1 2.8

In a way that makes people feel excited

is hotter and more physically intense than that kind of interest
thrillingly
vssizzlingly
1 3.9

In a way that makes people feel very excited

adds a hotter, more intense physical edge to that excitement
sensationally
vssizzlingly
1 5.4

In a way that causes great public interest or excitement

is more intensely hot and immediate than broad public fuss
blazingly
vssizzlingly
1 5.3

In a very bright or very fast way

leans more toward hot, intense sensation rather than mere brightness
blisteringly
vssizzlingly
1 7.3

Very hot or strong in a way that feels painful

favours a hot, thrilling sensory intensity rather than only force
searingly
vssizzlingly
1 7.2

In a way that feels very painful or shocking

is intense too but usually suggests thrilling heat rather than pain
scorchingly
vssizzlingly
1 6.1

In very strong, burning heat like the sun

is broader, adding excitement and thrilling intensity beyond simple heat
exhilaratingly
vssizzlingly
1 6.4

In a way that makes you feel very happy and full of energy

carries a hotter, more intense and sensory quality of excitement
grippingly
vssizzlingly
1 4.6

In a way that keeps you very interested

is more about intense heat and sensory thrill than mere suspense
overpoweringly
vssizzlingly
1 7.4

In a very strong way that is hard to resist

is intense too but emphasizes exciting hot sensation rather than overpowering force
flamingly
vssizzlingly
  • Slang
7.5

In a very bright and obvious way

is hotter and more sensory rather than merely showy
swelteringly
vssizzlingly
7.9

To do something in a very intense or extreme way

is similar but usually implies immediate hot excitement rather than mere excess
burningly
vssizzlingly
7.5

In a way that shows very strong feeling, like passion or desire

leans more toward exciting, thrilling heat rather than pain imagery
piquantly
vssizzlingly
8.1

In a way that is pleasantly spicy or slightly exciting

is hotter and more broadly intense than mild pleasant spice
titillatingly
vssizzlingly
  • NSFW
8.2

In a way that slightly excites interest or curiosity

is much hotter and more intense than mild, teasing stimulation
tinglingly
vssizzlingly
7.1

In a way that causes a strong, pleasant thrill

is hotter and more powerfully thrilling than a light shiver

Antonyms

110 1.0

In a calm, steady way without showing anger or nervousness

19 4.3

In a calm way that shows little worry or emotion

How Intense

sizzlingly
  • Informal
6.7
intensely
88 3.1
strongly
638 1.0
moderately
47 2.8
mildly
92 2.7

Surface Forms

sizzlingly positive

Morphology

sizzlingly = sizzling (transparent) = sizzle + ing + ly

Standard adverb formation from the adjective 'sizzling' with '-ly'; the figurative sense 'exciting' is a predictable extension of 'sizzling'.

Etymology

Sizzlingly comes from the sound word sizzle and the ending -ly, which makes it tell how something happens. The root sizzle copies the hot frying sound, like hiss or fizz, so people use it for things that are very hot or very exciting, meaning 'in a very hot or exciting way'.