canicular

adjective

Definition of canicularnext
as in tropical

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  1. tropical
  2. steamy
  3. summery
  4. muggy
  5. inflamed
  6. warm
  7. feverish
  8. flushed
Adjective
  • Extreme tropical weather led to two deaths in Mexico and caused widespread damage over the weekend as Hurricane Simon pounded the country's Pacific coast, authorities said Monday.
    — JAIMIE DING, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Chocolate moelleux and tropical sorbet, both elevated with a flavoured crumble (cardamom and lime, respectively) finished off the meal with a satisfying hit of sweetness.
    — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of tropical
Adjective
  • Her boyfriend Tom Arnold becomes a writer/producer and complains that someone there stole his love letters and sold out his steamy relationship with Roseanne to the National Enquirer.
    — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Soapy, salacious and steamy romance stories might have popularized the microdrama format globally, but the first episode of The Agency positions the series as an office comedy with quick cuts and wink-wink lines and visuals.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of steamy
Adjective
  • The lightweight, summery feel of the collection was further enhanced by crochet pieces, with the technique finding its way also in the brand’s My Pepita shoulder bags.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Alternatively, brighter whites and traditionally summery pieces can instantly feel autumnal when paired with moodier shades like maroon and olive green.
    — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of summery
Adjective
  • On an atypically muggy evening in Highland Park, several Angelenos sit beneath a shade sail in a parking lot behind the Bearded Beagle vintage shop on Figueroa.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Excited fans returned Friday to Discovery Park, braving another hot and muggy day of the 2026 Aftershock music festival.
    — Nathaniel Levine, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of muggy
Adjective
  • When gut microbes from inflamed mice were transferred into mice raised without microbes, the recipient mice also became more susceptible to food reactions.
    — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Wall said a patchy beard or sideburn loss could be a sign of a scarring hair disorder, and added anyone with sudden, patchy, inflamed or scar-like loss of beard hair should consider seeing a dermatologist.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of inflamed
Adjective
  • With increasingly warm summers, many brands are also introducing additional April deliveries focused on true high-summer product.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Designed by notable furniture and interior designer Yabu Pushelberg (whose projects also include JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo), rooms are awash in warm gray tones and feature upholstered linen beds.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of warm
Adjective
  • Carrie’s focus is also shifted, with the 2013 version finding Chloe Grace Moretz’s Carrie more akin to an X-Men villain than the traumatized, feverish teen Sissy Spacek played in 1976.
    — Alex Zalben, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026
  • In this season of feverish censorship, this shouldn’t come as a surprise.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of feverish
Adjective
  • The focus was placed on her outfit, which meant makeup was minimal, with a focus on clean skin and a flushed complexion.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Cooling Body Wipes Feeling hot or flushed can accompany anxiety, and cooling yourself down isn’t always as simple as asking a flight attendant for help.
    — Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of flushed
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“Canicular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canicular. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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