DOG DAYS Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase dog days. (close relations)
Definition of DOG DAYS
Best Alternative Words for DOG DAYS
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| close | verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other • close in relevance or relationship • not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances noun • the temporal end; the concluding time • the last section of a communication • the concluding part of any performance adverb • near in time or place or relationship • in an attentive manner adjective satellite • rigorously attentive; strict and thorough • marked by fidelity to an original • (of a contest or contestants) evenly matched • crowded • lacking fresh air • of textiles • strictly confined or guarded • confined to specific persons • fitting closely but comfortably • used of hair or haircuts • giving or spending with reluctance • inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information verb • move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut • become closed • cease to operate or cause to cease operating • finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.) • come to a close • complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement • be priced or listed when trading stops • engage at close quarters • cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop • change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact • come together, as if in an embrace • draw near • bring together all the elements or parts of • bar access to • fill or stop up • unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of • finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| humid | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • containing or characterized by a great deal of water vapor | ||||||||
| oppressive | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • weighing heavily on the senses or spirit • marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior | ||||||||
| sultry | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • sexually exciting or gratifying • characterized by oppressive heat and humidity | ||||||||
| sweltering | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • excessively hot and humid or marked by sweating and faintness | ||||||||
| canicule | nounn | |||||||
noun • the hot period between early July and early September; a period of inactivity | ||||||||
| canicular days | ||||||||
noun • the hot period between early July and early September; a period of inactivity | ||||||||
