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torrid
[tawr-id, tor-]
adjective
subject to parching or burning heat, especially of the sun, as a geographical area.
the torrid sands of the Sahara.
Synonyms:Antonyms:oppressively hot, parching, or burning, as climate, weather, or air.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms:ardent; passionate.
a torrid love story.
Antonyms:
torrid
/ ˈɒɪ /
adjective
so hot and dry as to parch or scorch
arid or parched
highly charged emotionally
a torrid love scene
torrid
Parched with the heat of the sun.
Other 51Թ Forms
- torridity noun
- torridness noun
- torridly adverb
- hypertorrid adjective
- hypertorridly adverb
- hypertorridness noun
- untorrid adjective
- untorridly adverb
- untorridness noun
- untorridity noun
- ˈٴǰ adverb
- ٴǰˈ徱ٲ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of torrid1
Example Sentences
The novelty of simply being there had worn off as Germany's fifth goal hit the net in last June's torrid opening game in Munich.
It summed up a torrid night for the young man.
Pope at least has made a hundred in the County Championship this summer, a contrast to Crawley's torrid form.
It seems doubtful they can turn around this malaise in time for the visit of champions Northampton on 11 May, with two more games - away at Harlequins, home to Sale - to complete a torrid campaign.
They were met with a stomach-churning vista of death, a torrid panorama of human suffering.
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