torrid

adjective
UK: /ˈtɒrɪd/
US: /ˈtɔːrɪd/

  1. Very hot and dry.

    1. The desert is a torrid place in the summer.
    2. After a torrid summer, everyone was desperate for some rain and cooler temperatures.

  2. Full of strong emotions, especially sexual love.

    1. They had a torrid love affair.
    2. The film featured a torrid romance between a young artist and his muse captivating audiences.

Synonyms

hot passionate intense fervent

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "torrid" in English means: Very hot and dry., Full of strong emotions, especially sexual love..

The phonetic transcription of "torrid" is /ˈtɒrɪd/ in British English and /ˈtɔːrɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "torrid": hot, passionate, intense, fervent.

Example usage of "torrid": "The desert is a torrid place in the summer.". More examples on the page.