Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

swelter

verb

/ˈswɛltər/

Definition

To suffer from intense heat or to be uncomfortably hot.

Examples

After a long day outside, I began to swelter under the midday sun.
The room was poorly ventilated, causing everyone to swelter during the meeting.
She sweltered in her heavy jacket, wishing she had dressed lighter for the summer day.

Meaning

Swelter refers to the feeling of extreme heat which can cause discomfort. It is often used to describe weather conditions or environments that are oppressively warm.