hottest

word · lemma: hot

/ˈhɑtəst/
HAH-dust
/hˈɒtəst/
HOT-uhst

Definition

'Hottest' is the superlative form of 'hot'. It means having the highest temperature, being the most spicy, or in informal use, being the most popular or exciting at a particular time.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used before a noun: 'the hottest day', 'the hottest sauce'. For weather, 'hottest' is common; for food, it means strongest chili heat. Informally, 'the hottest trend/topic' means the most talked-about or popular. Don't confuse it with 'warmest', which is less extreme.

Example Sentences

Today is the hottest day of the week.

basic

This is the hottest soup on the menu.

basic

August is usually the hottest month here.

basic

That new song is the hottest thing on the internet right now.

natural

We should go early before it gets to the hottest part of the afternoon.

natural

I ordered the hottest wings they had, and now I regret it.

natural