sizzling

word · lemma: sizzle

Definition

Making a hissing or crackling sound, usually because of high heat, like food in a pan. Also describes something very hot, exciting, or energetic.

Usage & Nuances

Used literally for sounds from high heat (food, grills, pans) and metaphorically for hot weather, energetic events, or attractive people ('a sizzling performance', 'a sizzling day'). Common in informal, descriptive, and advertising language.

Example Sentences

The bacon is sizzling in the pan.

basic

The weather today is sizzling hot.

basic

That was a sizzling performance by the new band!

natural

I heard a sizzling sound from the kitchen.

basic

Sales were sizzling during the summer sale.

natural

She served a sizzling plate of fajitas at dinner.

natural