Across
- 2. Green with grass or other rich vegetation; characteristic of lush summer foliage.
- 5. Soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading away, like a rainbow or sunset.
- 6. Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear (often used for summer sounds like chirping cicadas or evening music). [1]
- 10. A temporary stay or brief period of residence, such as a summer vacation trip.
- 11. Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful (e.g., halcyon summer days).
- 12. To think deeply about something; perfect for describing lounging by the pool with time to ponder.
- 13. Emitting light as a result of being heated; can also describe extremely passionate or brilliant emotions.
- 14. Extremely hot or intensely burning (e.g., the searing sun).
- 15. A soft, gentle, and mild breeze, typically blowing from the west.
- 16. Oppressively hot and humid, to the point of making it difficult to breathe.
Down
- 1. To express vehement or passionate protest, often referencing sudden, explosive summer thunderstorms.
- 3. Lasting for a very short time; a great word to describe a fleeting summer moment or a brief thunderstorm.
- 4. Having or showing great energy and enthusiasm in the pursuit of a cause or an objective (like summer adventures).
- 7. Displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion; slow and relaxed, characteristic of a lazy summer afternoon.
- 8. Uncomfortably hot and sweaty; experiencing or marked by great heat.
- 9. While common, its deeper root means the act of emptying or leaving a place; an extended leave from one's normal duties.
- 14. Tending to cause sleepiness; drowsy, often tied to a slow, sleepy summer afternoon.
