The weather in central Russia has not yet been pampered, so why not talk about the adjective "sultry", this will probably help us warm up a bit, and at the same time learn something new. Consider the meaning, origin and synonyms.
Origin
When it comes to foreign borrowing, it is easier with them, because the roots are guessed almost intuitively, provided that the person knows at least slightly different languages. If it comes to definitions arising from Slavic languages, then you have to smash his head. But do not be upset, because there is an etymological dictionary, and it contains answers to many questions.
So, consider the noun “heat”, because it is from it that our adjective is formed. The etymological dictionary believes that the word is complex in its origin and leads the family tree from the base of zneti. The original meaning is “smolder” or “repent”. Then, over time, the word transformed into modern “heat."
Value
As we have already said, the adjective "sultry" is a derivative of a noun. Therefore, it is not difficult to establish its meaning. But we will not rely on chance, postpone the etymological and pick up the explanatory dictionary. Who knows, maybe he stores some riddles. So, the meaning of the word "sultry" follows:
- Hot, full of heat.
- Passionate, passionate.
The first value is direct, the second is figurative. By the way, do you know the phrase "sultry woman"? Perhaps people would begin to interpret it, relying solely on the imperishable creation of Ilf and Petrov, but there is no need for difficulties. The explanatory dictionary here offers us a simpler explanation: a sultry woman is one who gives the impression of a passionate nature, communication with which can be both tempting and exciting at the same time for a man.
Now, however, the phrase is slightly forgotten and does not have such a distribution, now they say “hot thing” or just “hot”. Sometimes women reward a man with a similar epithet, but this is a relative rarity. In other words, now “sultry” is a marker of a passing era. The days are getting hotter and the looks are passionate, but not sultry in any way, but it's a pity anyway.
Synonyms
Now, so that the picture becomes complete, let's pick up replacements for the object of study. The reader, like any person, needs a choice. So, the list of synonyms for "sultry":
- burning;
- ardent;
- passionate;
- hot;
- scorching;
- fiery.
As you can see, in the center of all synonyms, one way or another, a symbol of fire. Despite the fact that fire is a dangerous element, the presence of a drop in human nature is favorably perceived by others. Although options are possible here. When it comes to love, nobody will turn out to be passionate. But ardor also has a flip side - excessive emotionality, so, probably, harmony is between ice and flame.
And from love itself, by the way, it can both throw in the cold (not without reason “chilliness” and “shiver” - related words), and in the heat. Therefore, do not get carried away, let your heart burn and your head remain cold. And on the subject of the adjective "sultry" is all we wanted to say. We hope that the lesson is learned.