Temperature: English Vocabulary List

having a sharp, refreshing coolness in the air

"The air was brisk."

"We enjoyed a brisk walk through the autumn woods, invigorated by the crisp air."

extremely cold, icy, or characteristic of the Arctic or Antarctic regions

"The wind is polar."

"The polar expedition faced extreme conditions with temperatures dropping far below zero degrees Celsius."

heated to the point of creating visible vapor

"The soup is steaming."

"The steaming hot soup warmed her up on the cold rainy day and she ate every last drop while sitting by the fireplace in her favorite armchair."

(of the weather) characterized by intense heat combined with high levels of moisture

"The weather is sultry."

"The sultry summer night was hot and humid and the couple sat on the balcony fanning themselves while listening to the sound of crickets in the garden."