BOILING Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word boiling. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BOILING
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blistering | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • the formation of vesicles in or beneath the skin adjective satellite • harsh or corrosive in tone • hot enough to raise (or as if to raise) blisters • very fast; capable of quick response and great speed | ||||||||
burning | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • the act of burning something • pain that feels hot as if it were on fire • a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light • execution by electricity • execution by fire • a form of torture in which cigarettes or cigars or other hot implements are used to burn the victim's skin adjective satellite • of immediate import | ||||||||
fiery | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • characterized by intense emotion • like or suggestive of fire • passionate or quick-tempered | ||||||||
hot | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning • (extended meanings, especially of psychological heat) marked by intensity or vehemence especially of passion or enthusiasm adjective satellite • characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense • (color) bold and intense • sexually excited or exciting • recently stolen or smuggled • very fast; capable of quick response and great speed • wanted by the police • producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves • performed or performing with unusually great skill and daring and energy • very popular or successful • very unpleasant or even dangerous • newest or most recent • having or bringing unusually good luck • very good; often used in the negative • made recently • having or showing great eagerness or enthusiasm • of a seeker; very near to the object sought • having or dealing with dangerously high levels of radioactivity • charged or energized with electricity • marked by excited activity | ||||||||
roiling | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • (of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence | ||||||||
scorching | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adverb • capable of causing burns adjective satellite • hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface | ||||||||
seething | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • in constant agitation | ||||||||
simmering | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil | ||||||||
steaming | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adverb • (used of heat) extremely adjective satellite • filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist | ||||||||
sweltering | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • excessively hot and humid or marked by sweating and faintness | ||||||||
torrid | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • characterized by intense emotion • emotionally charged and vigorously energetic • extremely hot and dry | ||||||||
scalding | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • a burn cause by hot liquid or steam • the act of burning with steam or hot water verb • subject to harsh criticism • treat with boiling water • heat to the boiling point • burn with a hot liquid or steam | ||||||||
seethe | verbv | |||||||
verb • be noisy with activity • be in an agitated emotional state • foam as if boiling • boil vigorously | ||||||||
churn | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a vessel in which cream is agitated to separate butterfat from buttermilk verb • stir (cream) vigorously in order to make butter • be agitated | ||||||||
furuncle | nounn | |||||||
noun • a painful sore with a hard core filled with pus | ||||||||
moil | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
verb • work hard • be agitated • moisten or soil | ||||||||
roil | verbv | |||||||
verb • be agitated • make turbid by stirring up the sediments of | ||||||||
well | adverbadv | |||||||
adjective • in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury noun • a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine • a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid • an abundant source • an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway) • an enclosed compartment in a ship or plane for holding something as e.g. fish or a plane's landing gear or for protecting something as e.g. a ship's pumps adverb • (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well') • thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form • indicating high probability; in all likelihood • (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully • to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree • favorably; with approval • to a great extent or degree • with great or especially intimate knowledge • with prudence or propriety • with skill or in a pleasing manner • in a manner affording benefit or advantage • in financial comfort • without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor adjective satellite • resulting favorably • wise or advantageous and hence advisable verb • come up, as of a liquid | ||||||||
boiling point | nounn | |||||||
noun • the temperature at which a liquid boils at sea level • being highly angry or excited; ready to boil over |