torrid

adjective

tor·rid ˈtȯr-əd How to pronounce torrid (audio)

ˈtär-

: parched with heat especially of the sun : hot

torrid sands

: giving off intense heat : scorching

: ardent, passionate

torrid love letters

torridity

tȯ-ˈri-də-tē How to pronounce torrid (audio)

noun

torridly

ˈtȯr-əd-lē How to pronounce torrid (audio)

ˈtär-

adverb

torridness noun

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What Do torrid and Toast Have in Common?

Torrid derives from the Latin verb torrēre, which means "to burn" or "to parch" and is an ancestor of our word toast. Despite the dry implications of this root, it is also an ancestor of torrent, which can refer to a violent stream of liquid (as in "a torrent of rain"). Torrid first appeared in English in the 16th century, and was originally used to describe something burned or scorched by exposure to the sun. The term torrid zone later came about to refer to tropical regions of the Earth. Torrid has taken on several extended meanings that we would use for hot, including "showing fiery passion," as in "torrid love letters," or "displaying unusual luck or fortune," as in "a baseball player on a torrid hitting streak."

Example Sentences

The team had a torrid time trying to score. the dry, torrid summers in southern Arizona

Recent Examples on the Web An involuntary snort of laughter escaped me just as the illicit gay union at the heart of My Policeman hit its most torrid peak.

David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2022 If the movie's absurdity wasn't clear enough, this latest trailer highlights a torrid love affair between Radcliffe's (comically buff) Yankovic and Evan Rachel Wood's parody-smitten Madonna.

Christian Holub, EW.com, 29 Aug. 2022 Over a grinding dance beat, Smith sings about a torrid affair taking place in a garage.

Stephen Daw, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2022 The July sales report is the late evidence that the housing market, a key driver of economic growth, is slowing from its torrid pace in recent years as homebuyers grapple with sharply higher mortgage rates than a year ago.

Alex Veiga, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2022 Multiples have increased at a torrid pace in some sectors over the last few years, especially in the middle market and above.

Richard Parker, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 That includes a torrid love affair and an inspiring sense of self.

Dawn Burkes, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2022 Unlike Simon and Daphne’s torrid love affair, the story of Kathony is a bit more measured, taking its time to build up the stakes of their relationship.

Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 5 Apr. 2022 But few homes have air-conditioning, forcing millions to choose between a torrid commute or a stifling home office.

Mark Landler, New York Times, 18 July 2022 See More

单词	torridity
释义	torrid adjective tor·rid ˈtȯr-əd ˈtär- 1 a : parched with heat especially of the sun : hot torrid sands b : giving off intense heat : scorching 2 : ardent, passionate torrid love letters torridity tȯ-ˈri-də-tē noun torridly ˈtȯr-əd-lē ˈtär- adverb torridness noun Did you know? What Do torrid and Toast Have in Common? Torrid derives from the Latin verb torrēre, which means "to burn" or "to parch" and is an ancestor of our word toast. Despite the dry implications of this root, it is also an ancestor of torrent, which can refer to a violent stream of liquid (as in "a torrent of rain"). Torrid first appeared in English in the 16th century, and was originally used to describe something burned or scorched by exposure to the sun. The term torrid zone later came about to refer to tropical regions of the Earth. Torrid has taken on several extended meanings that we would use for hot, including "showing fiery passion," as in "torrid love letters," or "displaying unusual luck or fortune," as in "a baseball player on a torrid hitting streak." Synonyms ardent boiling broiling burning fervent fervid fiery hot piping hot red red-hot roasting scalding scorching searing sultry superheated sweltering ultrahot white-hot See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The team had a torrid time trying to score. the dry, torrid summers in southern Arizona Recent Examples on the Web An involuntary snort of laughter escaped me just as the illicit gay union at the heart of My Policeman hit its most torrid peak. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2022 If the movie's absurdity wasn't clear enough, this latest trailer highlights a torrid love affair between Radcliffe's (comically buff) Yankovic and Evan Rachel Wood's parody-smitten Madonna. Christian Holub, EW.com, 29 Aug. 2022 Over a grinding dance beat, Smith sings about a torrid affair taking place in a garage. Stephen Daw, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2022 The July sales report is the late evidence that the housing market, a key driver of economic growth, is slowing from its torrid pace in recent years as homebuyers grapple with sharply higher mortgage rates than a year ago. Alex Veiga, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2022 Multiples have increased at a torrid pace in some sectors over the last few years, especially in the middle market and above. Richard Parker, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 That includes a torrid love affair and an inspiring sense of self. Dawn Burkes, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2022 Unlike Simon and Daphne’s torrid love affair, the story of Kathony is a bit more measured, taking its time to build up the stakes of their relationship. Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 5 Apr. 2022 But few homes have air-conditioning, forcing millions to choose between a torrid commute or a stifling home office. Mark Landler, New York Times, 18 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from French & Latin; French torride, going back to Middle French, borrowed from Latin torridus "dried by exposure to heat, parched, scorched," adjective derivative from the stem of torreō, torrēre "to heat so as to dry, scorch, parch" — more at thirst entry 1 First Known Use 1545, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing torrid torrid zone torrid zone Kids Definition torrid adjective tor·rid ˈtȯr-əd : very hot and usually dry torridity noun as in torridness Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance torridness hotness sultriness temperateness glow stuffiness radiancy heat radiance balminess warmness tepidity lukewarmness warmth tepidness mildness Antonyms & Near Antonyms coolness chill cold chilliness sharpness bleakness coldness bitterness frigidity rawness frostiness frost frigidness iciness See More
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torrid

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