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Definition of "perspiring" [perspiring]

  • Of a person or animal that is producing perspiration; sweating. (adjective)
  • The act of producing perspiration (noun)
  • Present participle of perspire. (verb)

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Use "perspiring" in a sentence
  • "I hate perspiring, which is apparently a necessary element of most forms of exercise."
  • "During the lull afterwards he followed Carol's instructions to the letter, massaging Emily's shoulders, periodically dabbing her "perspiring" face and murmuring words of praise."
  • "I was perspiring, a bit, with wet armpits by the time I'd got there but we still kissed twice, said hello and I don't think anyone noticed the sweat so that was ok."