torrid

[ tawr-id, tor- ]

adjective

1. subject to parching or burning heat, especially of the sun, as a geographical area:

   the torrid sands of the Sahara.

   Synonyms: tropical

   Antonyms: Arctic

2. oppressively hot, parching, or burning, as climate, weather, or air.

   Synonyms: fiery, scorching

   Antonyms: frigid

3. ardent; passionate:

   a torrid love story.

   Antonyms: cool

torrid

/ ˈtɒrɪd /

adjective

1. so hot and dry as to parch or scorch
2. arid or parched
3. highly charged emotionally

   a torrid love scene

torrid

/ tôr′ĭd /

1. Parched with the heat of the sun.

Derived Forms

• ˈtorridly, adverb
• torˈridity, noun

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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of torrid¹

C16: from Latin torridus, from torrēre to scorch

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

Kearney, who won 100m gold and 200m silver in Tokyo has had a torrid time since dealing with concussion, a change in racing category - a decision which was later overturned - and mental health issues.

From BBC

Being first minister and unifying Welsh Labour after a torrid few months will be an even more difficult task than the one she leaves behind.

From BBC

Related Words

• arid
• blazing
• blistering
• parched
• red-hot
• scorching
• sizzling
• stifling
• sultry
• sweltering