aestuous
|aes-tu-ous|
C2
/ˈɛs.tʃu.əs/
intense heat
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aestuous' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aestuōsus,' where 'aestus' meant 'heat' or 'boiling.'
Historical Evolution
'aestuōsus' transformed into the English word 'aestuous' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'boiling or hot,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'intensely hot or sweltering.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
characterized by or relating to intense heat or sweltering conditions.
The aestuous summer days made it difficult to stay outdoors for long.
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Last updated: 2025/05/21 13:06