Describing Temperature: English Vocabulary List

having a condition of high temperature, often causing discomfort or requiring cooling measures

"The argument became heated."

"The heated debate in the parliament lasted for hours, with passionate arguments exchanged from all sides of the issue."

regarding extremely hot temperatures, often causing discomfort or sweating

"The sun is roasting."

"The roasting chicken filled the house with a delicious smell that made everyone's stomach growl with hunger and anticipation."

having an intense, almost unbearable heat

"The water is boiling."

"The boiling water bubbled furiously in the pot so she turned down the heat to prevent it from overflowing."

excessively heated to the point of shining in a white color

"The flame is white-hot."

"The white hot flame of the welding torch was too bright to look at without protective goggles over the eyes."

cold in an unpleasant or uncomfortable way

"The wind is chilly."

"The chilly morning air made her shiver as she waited for the bus to take her to work."

regarding extremely cold temperatures, typically below the freezing point of water

"I am freezing."

"The freezing temperatures caused the pipes in the old house to burst and flood the basement completely."

so cold that is uncomfortable or harmful

"The road is icy."

"The icy roads made driving very dangerous so the mayor advised everyone to stay home until the salt trucks came."