Synonyms of sizzle

sizzle 1 of 2

noun

as in whistle

a sound similar to the speech sound \s\ stretched out

there was a brief sizzle as the moth flew into the flame

Synonyms & Similar Words

• whistle
• fizz
• zip
• hiss
• swish
• whiz
• whoosh
• whish
• swoosh
• wheeze
• sibilance
• sibilant

sizzle

2 of 2

verb

ˈsi-zəl 

1

as in to hiss

to make a sound like that of stretching out the speech sound \s\

from my bed I could hear the bacon sizzling in the frying pan

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hiss
• bubble
• fizzle
• fizz
• swish
• whistle
• whiz
• buzz
• wheeze
• effervesce
• whish
• whoosh
• zip
• hum
• swoosh
• drone

2

as in to steam

to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger

she was really sizzling about being passed over for the promotion, and nearly quit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• steam
• burn
• boil
• rage
• storm
• shake
• foam
• seethe
• fume
• see red
• rankle
• agitate
• rave
• rant
• smolder
• stew
• inflame
• flare (up)
• fulminate
• bristle
• chafe
• fret
• convulse
• roil

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sizzle

Noun

Those sizzle-reel highlights were absent from Elias Pettersson’s game last season. — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

The array of options that creators pursue is part of the sizzle of the sector and something that greatly appeals to brands. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Verb

My current favorite combo is sausage and broccoli rabe; the fat from the sausage sizzles the pasta while the broccoli rabe adds a peppery bite. — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026

The offense was sizzling early on as the Americans hit 20 of their first 26 shots (77%), including five of six 3-point attempts to race to a 50-18 lead with 6 minutes left in the first half. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026