Definitions
- Describing extremely hot weather or temperatures. - Referring to the intense heat of the sun or a fire. - Talking about something that is very hot to the touch.
- Describing oppressive heat and humidity that makes it difficult to breathe. - Referring to the feeling of being uncomfortably hot and sticky. - Talking about a place or environment that is excessively hot and uncomfortable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe extreme heat.
- 2Both words can be used to describe weather conditions.
- 3Both words can be used to describe physical sensations.
- 4Both words convey discomfort due to heat.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Scorching implies a higher degree of heat than sweltering.
- 2Humidity: Sweltering often implies high humidity, while scorching does not necessarily involve humidity.
- 3Physical sensation: Sweltering emphasizes the feeling of being hot and sticky, while scorching emphasizes the intensity of the heat.
- 4Connotation: Sweltering has a negative connotation, while scorching can be neutral or positive depending on the context.
- 5Usage: Scorching is more commonly used to describe the heat of the sun or fire, while sweltering is more commonly used to describe oppressive heat and humidity.
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Remember this!
Scorching and sweltering are synonyms that both describe extreme heat. However, scorching implies a higher degree of heat and is often used to describe the heat of the sun or fire, while sweltering emphasizes the feeling of being hot and sticky and is often used to describe oppressive heat and humidity.
