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TORRID
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Extremely hot and dry
Example:
the torrid heat of the noonday sun
Classified under:
Similar:
hot (used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning)
Derivation:
torridity (extreme heat)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Emotionally charged and vigorously energetic
Example:
hot trumpets and torrid rhythms
Classified under:
Similar:
hot (extended meanings; especially of psychological heat; marked by intensity or vehemence especially of passion or enthusiasm)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Characterized by intense emotion
Example:
a torrid love affair
Synonyms:
ardent; fervent; fervid; fiery; impassioned; perfervid; torrid
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
passionate (having or expressing strong emotions)
