sweltered

Meanings

• Verb

  1. To be exposed to extreme heat and undergo the sensation of being very hot.

  - "During the summer, many people swelter in the heat without air conditioning."
  - "The sun was so hot that the plants began to swelter."
  - "The hikers were warned not to swelter in the desert without sufficient water."

• Verb

  2. To cook food slowly in a lot of fat or oil, often over a low heat.

  - "The chef sweltered the onions in butter until they were caramelized."
  - "The turkey was sweltered for hours before being roasted."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sweltered
smother , other , stutter , utter

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Variants

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swelter , sweltered , sweltering , swelters

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Etymology

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Old English swelterian, from swelter, swelterian 'to be hot, sweat', from swelte 'heat, sweat'

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Trivia

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1. Sweltering conditions can also refer to emotional heat, as in a heated argument or a passionate love affair.

2. The term swelter was first used in English in the 14th century.

3. Sweltering conditions can also be found in outer space, such as on the surface of Venus, which has a thick atmosphere that traps heat and keeps the temperature above 800 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Related Concepts

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1. Heatstroke: A serious condition that can occur when the body is exposed to excessive heat and is unable to cool itself down, leading to dehydration, dizziness, and potentially life-threatening complications.

2. Sweat: A clear liquid produced by the sweat glands in response to heat or physical activity, which helps regulate body temperature.

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Culture

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Sweltered is often used in literature and poetry to describe the intense heat and discomfort experienced during hot weather. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation where someone is under extreme pressure or stress.

How to Memorize "sweltered"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself in a hot environment, such as a desert or a sauna, and focus on the sensation of heat and discomfort.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word swelter with the feeling of being extremely hot and uncomfortable.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a thermometer reaching a high temperature, with the number representing the definition of swelter.

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