Words To Describe Extreme Heat

verb present participle of the verb 'stifle', meaning to suffocate or suppress

adjective causing difficulty in breathing; suffocating

• The stifling heat of the room made it difficult to focus on the presentation.
• I can't stand this stifling weather, I need some fresh air.
• This party is so stifling, let's go somewhere else.
• The stifling atmosphere in the office made it hard to express new ideas.

adjective full of difficulty or tribulation

• The torrid heat wave caused temperatures to soar above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• It's been a torrid summer with no relief from the heat.
• The party was torrid, everyone was dancing and having a great time.
• Their torrid love affair burned brightly but eventually fizzled out.