sizzled; sizzling
ˈsi-zə-liŋ 
ˈsiz-liŋ
: to burn up or sear with or as if with a hissing sound
1
: to make a hissing sound in or as if in burning or frying
2
: to seethe with deep anger or resentment
1
: a hissing sound (as of something frying over a fire)
2
Synonyms
Examples of sizzle in a Sentence
Verb
bacon sizzling in the pan
Their romance sizzled throughout the whole summer.
The book sizzles with excitement.
Noun
there was a brief sizzle as the moth flew into the flame
Recent Examples on the Web
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2024
Massive pots of purple borscht are simmering, sizzling potato pancakes come fresh out of the fryer.
—Rob Ledonne, Vogue, 21 June 2024
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2024
Snow expected in northern Rockies amid winter storm warnings
As the Midwest sizzles, areas farther west are expected to freeze.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 17 June 2024
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Verb
At the time of the 2020 draft, the Heat were coming off a trip to the NBA Finals, Tyler Herro had just sizzled in the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics, and the Heat needed to replace Jae Crowder because of free agency.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2024
Massive pots of purple borscht are simmering, sizzling potato pancakes come fresh out of the fryer.
—Rob Ledonne, Vogue, 21 June 2024
Noun
Kidd upped the sizzle by pairing the dress with silver stiletto sandals with an ankle strap.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2024
Snow expected in northern Rockies amid winter storm warnings
As the Midwest sizzles, areas farther west are expected to freeze.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 17 June 2024
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“Sizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sizzle. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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