torrid

/'tɔrid/
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torrid

The torrid sun beat down on the desert sands.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Extremely hot and dry: Used to describe weather or climates that are intensely hot, often oppressively so, typically associated with arid or desert regions.
    • Full of intense emotion, especially passion or ardor: Describes situations, relationships, or artistic expressions characterized by powerful, fervent, and often romantic or sensual feelings.
    • Very fast, energetic, or vigorous: Used to describe a style or performance that is full of intense energy and excitement.
Usage Examples

  • Describing extreme heat:

    • The explorers struggled to cross the torrid desert.
    • We sought shelter from the torrid midday sun.

  • Describing intense emotion or passion:

    • Their torrid romance was the talk of the town.
    • The novel is famous for its torrid love scenes.

  • Describing energetic intensity:

    • The band played a set of torrid jazz numbers that had the crowd dancing all night.
    • The debate concluded with a torrid exchange of accusations.
Advanced Usage

  • "Torrid zone": A geographical term for the region of the Earth between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, known for its hot climate.

    • Many equatorial countries are located in the torrid zone.

  • "Torrid pace": Used to describe a very fast, intense, and often sustained rate of activity.

    • The company expanded at a torrid pace during the tech boom.
Variants and Related Words
  • Torridity (noun): The state or quality of being torrid.
    • The torridity of the climate made agriculture difficult.
Synonyms
  • Scorching, blistering, sweltering (for heat).
  • Passionate, ardent, fervent, impassioned (for emotion).
  • Fiery, energetic, vigorous (for style or pace).
Antonyms
  • Frigid, freezing, icy (for temperature).
  • Apathetic, indifferent, cold (for emotion).
  • Lethargic, sluggish, slow (for pace or energy).
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • "A torrid affair": A common idiom specifically describing a passionate, often secretive romantic relationship.
    • The tabloids were full of stories about the actor's torrid affair with a co-star.
torrid

The torrid sun beat down on the desert sands.

Adjective
  1. extremely hot
    • the torrid noonday sun
    • sultry sands of the dessert
  2. emotionally charged and vigorously energetic
    • a torrid dance
    • torrid jazz bands
    • hot trumpets and torrid rhythms
  3. characterized by intense emotion
    • ardent love
    • an ardent lover
    • a fervent desire to change society
    • a fervent admirer
    • fiery oratory
    • an impassioned appeal
    • a torrid love affair

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