Torrid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɒɹɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Torrid is an adjective meaning Very hot and dry.
Meaning
Very hot and dry.
More Meanings
- Full of intense emotions arising from sexual love; ardent and passionate.
- (chiefly British) Full of difficulty.
- (chiefly US, sports) [of a streak, form, etc.] Good; impressive; hot.
Example Sentences
a torrid love scene in a film or novel
Tomás O'Leary had a torrid time behind the forwards, fumbling on the floor, hesitant with his kicks.
It was left to the famed Greek philosopher, Plato, writing some two hundred years later, to bring out the torrid details of these kinky islanders.
But thanks to a torrid stretch that started in mid-June, the Yankees have regained first place in the A.L. East and built the largest division lead — nine games ahead of the second-place Tampa Bay Rays — in the league.
Word Forms
- torrider
- torridest
Synonyms for torrid
Depending on context, synonyms include fervid, ardent, fervent, sultry, hot, passionate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hot, burning, sultry, fiery, perfervid, fervid.
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