English adjective: torrid | |||
1. | torrid characterized by intense emotion | ||
Samples | Ardent love. An ardent lover. A fervent desire to change society. A fervent admirer. Fiery oratory. An impassioned appeal. A torrid love affair. | ||
Synonyms | ardent, fervent, fervid, fiery, impassioned, perfervid | ||
Similar | passionate | ||
Antonyms | passionless | ||
2. | torrid emotionally charged and vigorously energetic | ||
Samples | A torrid dance. Torrid jazz bands. Hot trumpets and torrid rhythms. | ||
Similar | hot | ||
Antonyms | cold | ||
3. | torrid extremely hot | ||
Samples | The torrid noonday sun. Sultry sands of the dessert. | ||
Similar | hot | ||
Antonyms | cold | ||