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View usage for: (tɒrɪd, US tɔːrɪd) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]Torrid weather is extremely hot and dry. [literary] ...the torrid heat of a Spanish summer. Synonyms: hot, tropical, burning, dry More Synonyms of torrid 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]A torrid relationship or incident involves very strong emotions connected with love and sex. She began a torrid love affair with a theatrical designer. ...torrid bedroom scenes. 3. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]If someone or something has a torrid time, they experience a lot of difficulties. [British, journalism] Seles, the victim of a death threat earlier this week, has had a torrid time duringthe Championships. The minister suffered yet another torrid day of criticism. More Synonyms of torrid torrid in British English (ˈtɒrɪd) adjective1. so hot and dry as to parch or scorch 3. highly charged emotionally a torrid love scene Derived forms torridity (torˈridity) or torridness (ˈtorridness) noun torridly (ˈtorridly) adverb Word origin C16: from Latin torridus, from torrēre to scorch torrid in American English (ˈtɔrɪd; ˈtɑrɪd) adjective1. dried by or subjected to intense heat, esp. of the sun; scorched; parched; arid 2. so hot as to be parching or oppressive; scorching 3. highly passionate, ardent, zealous, etc. Derived forms torridity (torˈridity) (tɔˈrɪdəti) noun or ˈtorridness torridly (ˈtorridly) adverb Word origin L torridus < torrere, to dry: see thirst Examples of 'torrid' in a sentencetorrid Definition (of weather) so hot and dry as to parch or scorch the torrid heat of summer in Spain Synonyms stifling fiery scorched sizzling parchingbroiling Definition highly charged emotionally He is locked in a torrid affair. Additional synonymsDefinition passionate an ardent lover Synonyms passionate, warm, spirited, intense, flaming, fierce, fiery, hot, fervent, impassioned, emotional, ablaze, lusty, vehement, amorous, hot-blooded, warm-blooded, fervid Definition having little or no rain the arid zones of the country Synonyms dry, desert, dried up, barren, sterile, torrid, parched, waterless, moistureless a blistering summer day Synonyms hot, boiling, baking, flaming, tropical, roasting, searing, scorching, sizzling, very hot, sweltering, scalding, like a furnace or an oven - torpor
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Additional synonymsIt's boiling in here. Synonyms very hot, hot, burning, baking, tropical, roasting, blistering, scorching, torrid, sultry, swelteringthe burning desert of central Asia Synonyms very hot, boiling, baking, flaming, tropical, roasting, searing, blistering, fiery, scorching, sizzling, red-hot, torrid, sweltering, broiling, unbearably hot Definition having little or no rainfall a hard, dry desert landscape Synonyms dehydrated, dried-up, baked, arid, scorched, torrid, parched, desiccated, bone dry, waterless, rainless, juiceless, sapless, moistureless Definition of, concerning, or arousing sexual desire or giving sexual pleasure passionate and erotic love poetry Synonyms sexual, sexy (informal), crude, explicit, rousing, sensual, seductive, vulgar, stimulating, steamy (informal), suggestive, aphrodisiac, voluptuous, carnal, titillating, bawdy, lustful, sexually arousing, erogenous, amatoryDefinition intensely sincere and passionate a fervent admirer of her work Synonyms ardent, earnest, enthusiastic, fervid, passionate, warm, excited, emotional, intense, flaming, eager, animated, fiery, ecstatic, devout, heartfelt, impassioned, zealous, vehement, perfervid (literary) Synonyms feverish, hot, burning, heated, fevered, flushed, inflamed, febrile (formal) Definition burning with flames A group followed carrying flaming torches. Synonyms burning, blazing, fiery, ignited, red, brilliant, raging, glowing, red-hot, ablaze, in flames, afireDefinition very angry and heated We had a flaming row last night. Synonyms intense, angry, raging, impassioned, hot, aroused, vivid, frenzied, ardent, scintillating, vehementDefinition characterized by deep or forceful feelings Her reaction to the news was more intense than I had imagined. Synonyms passionate, burning, earnest, emotional, keen, flaming, consuming, fierce, eager, enthusiastic, heightened, energetic, animated, ardent, fanatical, fervent, heartfelt, impassioned, vehement, forcible, fervid Showers poured down upon the parched earth. Synonyms dried out or up, dry, withered, scorched, arid, torrid, shrivelled, dehydrated, waterless Additional synonymsIt was a scorching day. Synonyms burning, boiling, baking, flaming, tropical, roasting, searing, fiery, sizzling, red-hot, torrid, sweltering, broiling, unbearably hot Definition sexually exciting or attractive Synonyms erotic, sensual, seductive, inviting, bedroom, provoking, arousing, naughty, provocative, sensuous, suggestive, voluptuous, slinky, titillating, flirtatious, come-hither (informal), kissable, beddable, hot (informal) Definition (of books, films, etc.) erotic He'd had a steamy affair with an office colleague. Synonyms erotic, hot (slang), sexy (informal), sensual, raunchy (informal), lewd, carnal, titillating, prurient, lascivious, lustful, lubricious (formal, literary) Definition (of weather or climate) very hot and humid on a sultry, summer evening Synonyms humid, close, hot, sticky, stifling, oppressive, stuffy, sweltering, muggyDefinition uncomfortably hot It was an unimpressive contest in sweltering heat. Synonyms hot, burning, boiling, steaming, baking, roasting, stifling, scorching, oppressive, humid, torrid, sultry, airlessDefinition belonging to, typical of, or located in, the tropics He was unused to the tropical climate. Synonyms hot, stifling, lush, steamy, humid, torrid, sultry, sweltering |