Boiling hot Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɔɪɫɪŋ/ /ˈhɑt
BOY-ling HOT
bˈɔɪlɪŋ/ /hˈɒt
BOY-ling HOT
Definition
Extremely hot, like something that is at the temperature of boiling water. Used for weather, drinks, or objects that are very hot.
Usage & Nuances
'Boiling hot' is informal and often exaggerates heat, especially for weather or drinks. Common collocations: 'boiling hot day', 'boiling hot tea'. Not used for mild warmth. Alternative for extreme cold: 'freezing cold'.
Spanish: abrasador - muy calientePortuguese (BR): quente de ferver - muito quentePortuguese (PT): a escaldar - a ferverChinese (Simplified): 滚烫 - 非常热Chinese (Traditional): 滾燙 - 非常熱Hindi: बहुत गर्म - उबलता हुआArabic: حار للغاية - شديد السخونةBengali: খুব গরম - ফুটন্ত গরমRussian: жаркий как кипяток - очень горячийJapanese: ものすごく熱い - 沸騰するほど熱いVietnamese: nóng như nước sôi - nóng bỏngKorean: 끓을 듯이 뜨거운 - 엄청 덥다Turkish: kaynar sıcak - çok sıcakUrdu: اُبلتا ہوا گرم - شدید گرمIndonesian: panas mendidih - sangat panas
Example Sentences
The soup is boiling hot. Be careful!
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It's boiling hot outside today.
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The tea was boiling hot when I poured it.
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After walking in the sun, we were sweating in the boiling hot weather.
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Careful! The plate is still boiling hot from the oven.
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I can't drink this coffee yet—it's boiling hot.
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