Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

perspiring

verb
/pərˈspaɪə(r)ɪŋ/
Definition
Sweating; the act of excreting moisture through the skin.
Examples
  • After running for an hour, I found myself perspiring heavily.
  • On a hot summer day, everyone was perspiring as they walked outside.
Meaning
Perspiring refers to the process of sweat secretion from the body’s sweat glands, typically as a response to heat or exercise.
Synonyms
  • sweating
  • exuding
  • moistening