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Torrid

  1. adjective

    characterized by intense emotion

    “ardent love”

    Similar: ardent, fervent, fervid, fiery, impassioned, perfervid

  2. adjective

    emotionally charged and vigorously energetic

    “a torrid dance”

  3. adjective

    extremely hot

    “the torrid noonday sun”

Word family

torridness · torridity

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