What is another word for boiling?

Common synonyms for boiling include simmering, roil, boil, freeze, seethe.

What is the opposite of boiling?

Antonyms of boiling include freezing, chilly, cool, frigid, icy.

Synonyms for

Boiling

Verb / ˈbɔɪlɪŋ / Another word for boiling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Boiling means to heat a liquid until it reaches the temperature at which it bubbles and turns to vapor.

Synonyms & similar words

simmering roil boil freeze seethe moil stewing churn bubbling seething simmering cooking heating stewing steaming fuming roasting scalding sizzling toasting brewing fizzing poaching broiling grilling microwaving frying sauteing

Synonyms by register

Formal

simmering scalding seething

Informal

hot steaming bubbling

Literary

effervescent simmering

Antonyms

freezing chilly cool frigid icy cold

Common collocations

boiling point
boiling hot
boiling mad
boiling water
boiling lava
boiling over

Word family

noun boil

verb boil

adjective boiling

adverb boilingly

Usage note

While 'boiling' can refer to the literal process of water reaching 100°C, it is also commonly used informally to describe extreme heat or intense anger.