Pronunciation: /ˈsʌfəˌkeɪtɪŋ/
verb to die or cause to die from lack of air or inability to breathe
A1 The room was suffocatingly hot.
A2 She felt like she was suffocating under the weight of her responsibilities.
B1 The lack of fresh air in the crowded elevator was suffocating.
B2 The smoke from the fire was suffocating, making it difficult to breathe.
C1 The oppressive heat in the desert was suffocating, causing many to seek shelter.
C2 The feeling of suffocating loneliness overwhelmed her as she sat alone in the empty house.
adjective causing difficulty in breathing; oppressive or overwhelming
A1 The room was suffocatingly hot.
A2 She felt suffocating pressure in her chest.
B1 The overcrowded bus was suffocating with the lack of ventilation.
B2 The smoke from the fire was suffocating, making it hard to breathe.
C1 The oppressive atmosphere in the meeting room was suffocating, stifling creativity.
C2 The suffocating heatwave made it unbearable to be outside for long periods of time.
formal The lack of proper ventilation in the room made it feel suffocating.
informal I can't stand being in this suffocating heat anymore.
slang This party is so suffocating, let's find somewhere else to hang out.
figurative The pressure of his responsibilities felt suffocating, like a weight on his chest.
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