Scalding and Snappy

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Scalding adjective - Having a notably high temperature.

Usage example: the scalding water of a geyser

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Snappy is an antonym for scalding.

Nearby Words: scald, scalded

Snappy adjective - Having a low or subnormal temperature.

Usage example: typically snappy weather for March

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Scalding is an antonym for snappy.

Nearby Words: snap, snapped, snappish, snapper, snapping

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