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20 paź 2023 · The words on this list include those that describe pleasantly hot weather, extremely hot weather, and the sun with very high intensity. You can find an example for each of the words to describe heat as well as a reason why the words are effective to use when describing the heat. Vocabulary Boosters.
7 wrz 2023 · The 14 Extreme Heat Definitions You Need to Know. Talking about the weather in the 21st century requires a new vocabulary. Illustrator: Jordan Speer. By Brian Kahn, Eric Roston, Zahra Hirji,...
19 gru 2016 · Excessive heat irritates tempers. Your characters might quarrel without realizing they’re responding to the environment. Or your protagonists could blame their bad mood, blushing , or sweating on temperature while hiding the true reasons for their behavior.
Let’s explore some examples: Scorching: This adjective is perfect when describing extremely hot temperatures. Imagine walking on hot pavement on a summer day. It’s scorching! Sizzling: Use this word to describe heat that is accompanied by a crackling or hissing sound. Think of frying bacon on a hot stovetop. The bacon is sizzling in the pan!
11 sty 2022 · Two examples of the insane extremity of the heat wave: • Canada broke its all-time national temperature record on three consecutive days at Lytton, British Columbia, which topped out at a stunning 49.6°C (121°F) on June 29 – a day before the town burned down in a ferocious wildfire fed by the extreme heat.
8 lip 2019 · English speakers love to talk about the weather, especially when it’s extreme. This past week is no exception. Temperatures in Europe hit record levels, reaching 45C degrees in parts of France and Spain. So, how do you describe really hot weather? Here are some ideas. You’ll notice that English speakers often exaggerate!
11 lip 2022 · Some adjectives collocate with the noun ‘heat’, with the same meaning of extremely hot weather: searing heat – ‘to sear’ means to burn the surface of something with intense heat; sweltering heat – ‘to swelter’ means to feel extremely hot; stifling heat – ‘to stifle’ means to suffocate or make it difficult to breathe
