Torrid Meaning in English
word
ˈtɔɹəd
TAW-rid
tˈɒɹɪd
TOR-id
Definition
Describes something very hot or dry, often referring to weather or romance. Can also mean intense or passionate.
Usage & Nuances
Formal to literary; often describes extreme heat, or strong romantic or emotional feelings ('torrid affair'). Rare in everyday speech except for weather or love contexts.
Spanish: abrasador - tórridoPortuguese (BR): tórrido - ardentePortuguese (PT): tórrido - abrasadorChinese (Simplified): 炽热的 - 火热的Chinese (Traditional): 炙熱的 - 火熱的Hindi: तेज गर्म - प्रबल (भावना)Arabic: حار جدًا - ملتهبBengali: উত্তপ্ত - প্রচণ্ড (তাপ) - উত্তেজিত (রোমান্স)Russian: знойный - страстныйJapanese: 灼熱の - 情熱的なVietnamese: nóng như thiêu đốt - mãnh liệt (cảm xúc, tình cảm)Korean: 몹시 더운 - 열정적인Turkish: kavurucu - tutkuluUrdu: شدید گرم - پرجوش (رومانوی یا جذباتی)Indonesian: panas terik - penuh gairah
Example Sentences
The desert is a torrid place in summer.
basic
They began a torrid romance over the holidays.
basic
It was a torrid afternoon with no wind.
basic
The team has been on a torrid winning streak this season.
natural
She gave him a torrid look across the room.
natural
After a torrid month, the company finally recovered.
natural