stiflingly
|sti-fling-ly|
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/ˈstaɪflɪŋli/
(stifling)
oppressively hot
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stiflingly' originates from the verb 'stifle,' which comes from Middle English 'stiflen,' meaning 'to choke or suffocate.'
Historical Evolution
'stiflen' transformed into the modern English verb 'stifle,' and the adverb form 'stiflingly' was derived from the adjective 'stifling.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to choke or suffocate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'oppressively hot or suffocating.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is suffocating or oppressively hot.
The room was stiflingly hot, making it hard to breathe.
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Last updated: 2025/03/10 08:43