boiling

Definition

  • adjective: very hot
  • adjective: heated to the boiling point
  • synonyms: surging, seething, agitation

Examples

  • He could feel the anger 'boiling up' inside him. [=he could feel himself becoming very angry]

  • The water in the pot is 'boiling over'. = The pot (of water) is 'boiling over'.

  • The kettle (of water) is 'boiling'. = The water in the kettle is 'boiling'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Okay, that way. That, no good. That, worse. Let's go. The river. How are we gonna get to the geyser? - Water's boiling. - We need something that floats. Anything. I could use a log or... What we really need is a boat. Who had dibs again? Come on, jump in. (..)
    2008 Journey to the Center of the Earth