What is the meaning of torrid?

adjective

  • Characterized by intense emotion.
    • usage: "ardent love"; "an ardent lover"; "a fervent desire to change society"; "a fervent admirer"; "fiery oratory"; "an impassioned appeal"; "a torrid love affair"
  • Emotionally charged and vigorously energetic.
    • usage: "a torrid dance"; "torrid jazz bands"; "hot trumpets and torrid rhythms"
  • Extremely hot.
    • usage: "the torrid noonday sun"; "sultry sands of the dessert"
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