English Synonym Finder

sizzle

Definitions

To make a hissing sound, as of food frying or searing in a hot pan.

To be extremely hot or to show intense energy, excitement, or passion.

Examples

The bacon began to sizzle as soon as it hit the hot frying pan.

You could hear the steak sizzle on the grill from across the patio.

Synonyms

fizzle crackle hiss sputter fry sear burn

Antonyms

freeze chill cool dampen quiet silence stifle