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boiling
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. boiling
  2. 2. seething
  3. 3. becoming heated (e.g. of a debate)
  4. 4. soaring (of prices)
This noun refers to the state of a liquid reaching its boiling point and bubbling vigorously. It can also be used figuratively to describe a situation or crowd becoming extremely heated or excited.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

His emotions hit a boiling point mid-meeting and he started raising his voice!

Sentence 2

If you feel your emotions boiling over, please step out for a moment.

Sentence 3

"The crowd is boiling — I've got chills!" she screamed.

Sentence 4

If you over-boil hojicha, the aroma disappears.

Sentence 5

I want to throw the pasta in, so I'm waiting for the pot to boil.