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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [swel-tree]
- /ˈswɛl tri/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [swel-tree]
- /ˈswɛl tri/
Definition of sweltry word
- adjective sweltry hot, sizzling, roasting; sweltering. 1
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Origin of sweltry
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; swelt(e)r + -y1; cf. sultry
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Parts of speech for Sweltry
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sweltry popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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sweltry usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sweltry
adj sweltry
- calescent — increasing in heat
- choky — involving, caused by, or causing choking
- close — When you close something such as a door or lid or when it closes, it moves so that a hole, gap, or opening is covered.
- feverous — feverish.
- hot — having or giving off heat; having a high temperature: a hot fire; hot coffee.
adjective sweltry
- ovenlike — Resembling an oven, especially in shape.
Antonyms for sweltry
adjective sweltry
- giving — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
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