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

Creator-showrunner-writer-director Lee Sung Jin returns with an all-new cast and all-new beef, one situated at a Montecito country club where the massive gulf between workers and management provides the sizzle. —Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026

With newer vessels possessing a contemporary, rather than staid, luxury vibe, a wealthy younger crowd seeking onboard sizzle, like livelier entertainment and buzzier bars, is becoming the norm. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026

Verb

Over the radio, Bing Crosby is crooning, Bob Hope is joking, and news of the war — against Hitler, against Japan — keeps sizzling and crackling across the dial. —Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026

Just keep the soil consistently moist with an inch of water per week (more if temperatures sizzle and rain is scarce). —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026