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
Examples of sizzle in a Sentence
bacon sizzling in the pan
Their romance sizzled throughout the whole summer.
The book sizzles with excitement.
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Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
For generations of North Carolinians, summer cookouts mean friends, family, barbecue—and bright red hot dogs sizzling on the grill.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
The AMAs sizzled, attracting over 40 million viewers.
—Lily Moayeri, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Meanwhile, sports, athletic competitions and romance will sizzle!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sizzle
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“Sizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sizzle. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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