brütende
Translation
sweltering, brooding, sultry
Examples
Es herrscht eine brütende Hitze.
There is a sweltering heat.
Er saß mit brütender Miene am Tisch.
He sat at the table with a brooding expression.
Grammar Patterns
brütend + Noun (modifies a noun) a sweltering ~ A sweltering heat prevailed.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sweltering, oppressive, pensive
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'brüten' (to brood/swelter). It describes something in the state of 'brüten'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'brooding' in English. A 'brooding' sky is dark and threatening, similar to 'brütende Hitze' (oppressive heat). A 'brooding' person is deep in thought, like 'brütende Miene' (brooding expression).