sizzled; sizzling
ˈsi-zə-liŋ 
ˈsiz-liŋ
: to burn up or sear with or as if with a hissing sound
1
: to make a hissing sound in or as if in burning or frying
2
: to seethe with deep anger or resentment
1
: a hissing sound (as of something frying over a fire)
2
Examples of sizzle in a Sentence
Verb
bacon sizzling in the pan
Their romance sizzled throughout the whole summer.
The book sizzles with excitement.
Noun
there was a brief sizzle as the moth flew into the flame
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Despite his reputation for decorum, Balmain could also inject a dose of sizzle.
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Verb
Between the aroma of sizzling cuisine, the driving beat of live music, and the anticipation for some of Hip-Hop and R&B’s biggest names, the city’s energy was palpable.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025
For most dogs, the sound of food sizzling in the kitchen is an irresistible invitation.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
The set comes with three extra-virgin olive oils—one for sizzling, one for frying, and one for finishing—plus a sizzle spray for even coating.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Despite his reputation for decorum, Balmain could also inject a dose of sizzle.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Sizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sizzle. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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