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torrid

adjective tor·rid \ˈtȯr-əd, ˈtär-\

: very hot and usually dry

: showing or expressing very strong feelings especially of sexual or romantic desire

: very difficult, uncomfortable, or unpleasant

Full Definition of TORRID

1
a :  parched with heat especially of the sun :  hot <torrid sands>
b :  giving off intense heat :  scorching
2
:  ardent, passionate <torrid love letters>
— tor·rid·i·ty \tȯ-ˈri-də-tē\ noun
— tor·rid·ly \ˈtȯr-əd-lē, ˈtär-\ adverb
— tor·rid·ness noun
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Origin of TORRID

Latin torridus, from torrēre
First Known Use: 1545

Related to TORRID

Synonyms
ardent, boiling, broiling, burning, fervent, fervid, fiery, piping hot, red, red-hot, roasting, scalding, scorching, searing, sultry, superheated, sweltering, hot, ultrahot, white-hot
Antonyms
algid, arctic, bitter, bone-chilling, cold, freezing, frigid, frozen, glacial, ice-cold, iced, icy

Rhymes with TORRID

florid, horrid
TORRIDNESS Defined for Kids

torrid

adjective tor·rid \ˈtȯr-əd\

Definition of TORRID for Kids

:  very hot and usually dry

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