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torrid

[ tawr-id, tor- ]

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adjective

subject to parching or burning heat, especially of the sun, as a geographical area:
the torrid sands of the Sahara.
Synonyms: tropical
Antonyms: Arctic
oppressively hot, parching, or burning, as climate, weather, or air.
Synonyms: fiery, scorching
Antonyms: frigid
ardent; passionate:
a torrid love story.
Antonyms: cool

torrid

/ ˈtɒrɪd /

adjective

so hot and dry as to parch or scorch
arid or parched
highly charged emotionally
a torrid love scene

torrid

/ tôr′ĭd /

Parched with the heat of the sun.

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Derived Forms

ˈtorridly, adverb
torˈridity, noun

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Other Words From

tor·ridi·ty torrid·ness noun
torrid·ly adverb
hyper·torrid adjective
hyper·torrid·ly adverb
hyper·torrid·ness noun
un·torrid adjective
un·torrid·ly adverb
un·torrid·ness noun
untor·ridi·ty noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of torrid¹

1580–90; < Latin torridus dried up, parched, equivalent to torr ( ēre ) to parch, burn ( torrent, thirst ) + -idus -id ⁴

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Word History and Origins

Origin of torrid¹

C16: from Latin torridus, from torrēre to scorch

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Example Sentences

While former Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham endured a torrid Champions League night with Real Madrid at Anfield, another Englishman building a reputation at the Bundesliga club was lighting up the competition.

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Superstars Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham had little influence on the game, with the former's penalty miss summing up a torrid night for the holders.

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But the pace of EV sales has slowed dramatically after several years of torrid growth.

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After a torrid few weeks, Labour now has the opportunity to get on the front foot, and deliver on a major election pledge.

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England should have been in for a torrid time in the early stages, only for Duckett to cash in on Sri Lanka's generosity.

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