CANICULAR DAYS Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase canicular days. (close relations)
Definition of CANICULAR DAYS
Best Alternative Words for CANICULAR DAYS
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blazing | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
noun • a strong flame that burns brightly adjective satellite • shining intensely • without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
boiling | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
noun • the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas • cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil adverb • passionately or agitatedly | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
roasting | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • cooking (meat) by dry heat in an oven (usually with fat added) | ||||||||
scorching | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adverb • capable of causing burns adjective satellite • hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface | ||||||||
sizzling | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • hot enough to burn with or as if with a hissing sound • characterized by intense emotion or interest or excitement | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
canicule | nounn | |||||||
noun • the hot period between early July and early September; a period of inactivity | ||||||||
dog days | nounn | |||||||
noun • the hot period between early July and early September; a period of inactivity |