torrid

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ˈtɔɹɪd/
• (NYC) IPA: /ˈtɑɹɪd/
• (RP) IPA: /ˈtɒɹɪd/

Adjective

torrid (comparative torrider, superlative torridest)

1. Very hot and dry.
2. Full of intense emotions arising from sexual love; ardent and passionate.

   a torrid love scene in a film or novel

3. Full of difficulty.

Related terms

• torrent
• toast

Translations

• French: torride
• Portuguese: tórrido
• Russian: паля́щий
• Spanish: torrido

Translations

• French: torride
• Portuguese: tórrido
• Russian: горя́чий
• Spanish: torrido

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