"Sweltering" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Unbearably hot and humid. Extremely hot and sticky, often so much so that it's hard to breathe or think properly.
Here are 5 usage examples for the word "sweltering":
1. Weather: The sweltering heat of the desert made it hard to move during the daytime.
2. Humidity: The sweltering humidity in the city kept everyone indoors with the air conditioning.
3. Atmosphere: Despite the comfortable temperature of 22°C, the sweltering atmosphere of the crowded stadium made the match unbearable for fans.
4. Working conditions: The sweltering work shed had no ventilation system, making the workers extremely uncomfortable.
5. Emotions: Her sweltering coach was screaming at the other team after the referee made what she thought was a bad call.
Swelling refers to the abnormally large size of an organ or part of the body, often due to an accumulation of fluid or inflammation, which causes the area to become puffy or bloated.