Broiling — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ˈbrȯi(-ə)-liŋ/ broil·ing

Meaning & Definition of Broiling

Broiling (adjective)

  1. extremely hot

Broiling (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having a notably high temperature

    "the office was broiling because the air conditioning was on the blink"

    similar: ardent, boiling, burning, fervent, fervid, fiery, hot, piping hot, red, red-hot, roasting, scalding, scorching, searing, sultry, superheated, sweltering, torrid, ultrahot, white-hot
    related: blazing, glowing, igneous, molten, seething, sizzling, heated, overheated, reheated, warmed, snug, toasty, warm, warmish, feverish, flushed, inflamed, canicular, muggy, steamy, summerlike, summery, tropical
    opposite: algid, arctic, bitter, bone-chilling, cold, freezing, frigid, frozen, glacial, ice-cold, iced, icy
    near: chill, chilly, coldish, cool, coolish, nippy, snappy, blizzardly, frosty, snowy, subfreezing, subzero, wintry, chilled, cooled, refrigerated, unheated, benumbed, numb, shivering

Broiling (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to place in conflict or difficulties

    "instead of broiling themselves in internal strife, they should band together against the common enemy"

    similar: bogging (down), embrangling, embroiling, miring
    related: enmeshing, ensnaring, ensnarling, entangling, entrapping, snaring, tangling, trapping
    near: emancipating, freeing, liberating, releasing

Related Entry: Broil (verb)

Broil is a different word from Broiling. The synonyms below are for broil, not for broiling.

  1. to place in conflict or difficulties

    "instead of broiling themselves in internal strife, they should band together against the common enemy"

    similar: bog (down), embrangle, embroil, mire
    related: enmesh, ensnare, ensnarl, entangle, entrap, snare, tangle, trap
    near: emancipate, free, liberate, release

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Broiling

The most common words with a similar meaning to Broiling:

ardent, boiling, burning, fervent, fervid, fiery, hot, piping hot, red, red-hot, roasting, scalding, scorching, searing, sultry, superheated, sweltering, torrid, ultrahot, white-hot, bogging (down), embrangling, embroiling, miring

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Broiling

Words with the opposite meaning of Broiling:

algid, arctic, bitter, bone-chilling, cold, freezing, frigid, frozen, glacial, ice-cold, iced, icy

Related Words for Broiling

blazing, glowing, igneous, molten, seething, sizzling, heated, overheated, reheated, warmed, snug, toasty, warm, warmish, feverish, flushed, inflamed, canicular, muggy, steamy, summerlike, summery, tropical, enmeshing, ensnaring, ensnarling, entangling, entrapping, snaring, tangling

Near Antonyms of Broiling

chill, chilly, coldish, cool, coolish, nippy, snappy, blizzardly, frosty, snowy, subfreezing, subzero, wintry, chilled, cooled, refrigerated, unheated, benumbed, numb, shivering, emancipating, freeing, liberating, releasing

Origin & Etymology of Broiling

First known use: 1555

Frequently Asked Questions about Broiling

What does "Broiling" mean?

"Broiling" means extremely hot. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: extremely hot. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Broiling"?

Other words for "Broiling" include ardent, boiling, burning, fervent, fervid, fiery, hot and piping hot. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Broiling" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Broiling"?

There are 55 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Broiling". Common alternatives include ardent, boiling, burning, fervent, fervid, fiery, hot, piping hot, red and red-hot.

What is the opposite of "Broiling"?

Antonyms of "Broiling" include algid, arctic, bitter, bone-chilling, cold, freezing, frigid and frozen. Near antonyms include chill, chilly, coldish and cool.

How do you use "Broiling" in a sentence?

Examples of "Broiling" in a sentence: "the office was broiling because the air conditioning was on the blink"; "instead of broiling themselves in internal strife, they should band together against the common enemy".

Is "Broiling" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Broiling" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Broiling"?

"Broiling" is pronounced /ˈbrȯi(-ə)-liŋ/ and divided into syllables as broil·ing.

What is the origin of the word "Broiling"?

First known use: 1555.