sizzled; sizzling
ˈsi-zə-liŋ 
ˈsiz-liŋ
: to burn up or sear with or as if with a hissing sound
1
: to make a hissing sound in or as if in burning or frying
2
: to seethe with deep anger or resentment
1
: a hissing sound (as of something frying over a fire)
2
Examples of sizzle in a Sentence
Verb
bacon sizzling in the pan
Their romance sizzled throughout the whole summer.
The book sizzles with excitement.
Noun
there was a brief sizzle as the moth flew into the flame
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Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Verb
Why would anyone own anything else when SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was sizzling?
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
While some moments certainly sizzle more than others, there’s more than enough sincerity and goofy charisma on stage to keep the show powered.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
The thrill of the sizzle and dishes created in the wok have apparently been in high demand.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Andrés leads interactive cooking demonstrations and guests sip Champagne while taking selfies with culinary icons like Emeril Lagasse as his fresh seafood sizzles on beachfront grills.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 16 May 2025
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“Sizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sizzle. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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