ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Red-hot

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Red-hot is an adjective meaning Heated to the point that it glows with a visible red color.

Meaning

Heated to the point that it glows with a visible red color.

More Meanings

  1. (hyperbolic) Very hot.
  2. (informal) Emotionally charged, especially with anger or enthusiasm.
  3. (informal) Having very strong sex appeal.
  4. (informal) Very fresh, exciting, and up-to-date.
  5. (dated, US) Alternative spelling of red hot.

Example Sentences

That curry was red-hot.
He really delivered a red-hot speech today.
[A] red-hot poker will burn you if you hold it too long; […]
The smith's apprentice was still wary of manipulating the red-hot metal.

Word Forms

Synonyms for red-hot

Depending on context, synonyms include fervent, fiery, luscious, voluptuous, sexy, hot.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include hot, sizzling, juicy, luscious, blistering, voluptuous.

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