torrid

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torrid

(adjective)

Meaning

very hot or full of passion

Example

"The desert was a torrid place at noon."

Synonyms

scorchingpassionateblazing

Antonyms

coldindifferentcool

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin torridus, meaning parched or dry.

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