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

The secret to this version is letting cubes of eggplant sizzle undisturbed until deeply browned on the outside and creamy within, creating plenty of texture. — Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 July 2026

New Orleans Saints There’s not a lot of sizzle about the Saints, but rookie head coach Kellen Moore did help guide his squad forward last season, especially during a 4-0 December. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Verb

Waking up to the smell of sizzling bacon is one of life’s little pleasures. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 July 2026

Patrons sit at picnic tables under big umbrellas – necessary for that Danville sun – with glasses of cold wine and beer, including Lebanese pilsner, while upbeat music plays and a smoky grill sizzles with shish tawook and seven-spice lamb skewers. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026