heatwave

NOUN

heat

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fever hot weather warmth

STRONG

calefaction fieriness hotness incalescence incandescence sultriness torridity warmness

WEAK

calidity dog days greenhouse effect hot spell torridness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

chill

WEAK

cold cool coolness frigidity

NOUN

hotness

Synonyms

STRONG

calefaction fervor fever fieriness incalescence incandescence sultriness torridity warmness warmth

WEAK

calidity dog days hot spell hot weather swelter torridness

Antonyms

STRONG

chill

NOUN

torridity

Synonyms

STRONG

calefaction fervor fever fieriness hotness incalescence incandescence sultriness warmness warmth

WEAK

calidity dog days hot spell hot weather swelter torridness

Antonyms

STRONG

chill

NOUN

torridness

Synonyms

WEAK

calefaction calidity dog days fervor fever fieriness hot spell hot weather hotness incalescence incandescence sultriness swelter torridity warmness warmth

Example Sentences

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It comes as eight regions in southern and eastern England officially entered heatwave conditions on Sunday, after three days at or above the temperature threshold.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Forecasts show that some areas of England and Wales may stay above heatwave criteria for most of the week.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

A heatwave is expected to officially be declared for parts of the UK on Sunday as a spell of unusual May heat intensifies.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

It is possible that many areas will officially be classed as being in a heatwave when Sunday's temperatures are confirmed.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Meditatively Campian watched the line of light as it dropped lower and lower, soon to flood the valley with its fierce heatwave.

From The Ruby Sword A Romance of Baluchistan by Mitford, Bertram

heatwave

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