boiling Meaning & Definition
What Does Boiling Mean?
Boiling is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of boil. As a noun, it means The process of changing the state of a substance from liquid to gas by heating it to its boiling point. As an adjective, it means That boils or boil.
Boiling: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun, adjective, adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈbɔɪlɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | hot, scalding and sizzling |
| Plural | boilings |
| Comparative / superlative | more boiling, most boiling |
Boiling Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of boil
Boiling as a Noun
- The process of changing the state of a substance from liquid to gas by heating it to its boiling point.
- The cooking (of food) or cleaning (of an object) by immersing it in liquid (usually water) that is boiling.
- A turmoil; a disturbance like that of bubbling water.
- An animation style with constantly changing wavy outlines, giving a shimmering or wobbling appearance.
Boiling as an Adjective
- That boils or boil.
boiling kettle boiling oil
- Of a thing: extremely hot or active.
The radiator is boiling – I’m going to turn it down a bit.
- Of a person: feeling uncomfortably hot.
- Of the weather: very hot.
It’s boiling out today!
Boiling as an Adverb
- Extremely
He was boiling mad.
Synonyms of Boiling
Boiling synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Boiling
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Boiling in a Sentence
boiling kettle boiling oil
The radiator is boiling – I’m going to turn it down a bit.
I’m boiling – can’t we open a window?
It’s boiling out today!
He was boiling mad.
Word Forms & Grammar
boiling
boiling (countable and uncountable, plural boilings)
boiling (comparative more boiling, superlative most boiling)
boiling (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Boiling
Origin of Boiling
From boil + -ing.
How to Pronounce Boiling
You say boiling as //ˈbɔɪlɪŋ//. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Boiling
Is boiling a verb or a noun?
Boiling is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun, an adjective and an adverb.
What is another word for boiling?
Words with a similar meaning to boiling include hot, scalding and sizzling. See the full list of boiling synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of boiling?
The plural of boiling is boilings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of boiling?
The comparative form is more boiling and the superlative form is most boiling.