hottest
word · lemma: hot
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.
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This is the hottest soup on the menu.
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August is usually the hottest month here.
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That new song is the hottest thing on the internet right now.
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We should go early before it gets to the hottest part of the afternoon.
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I ordered the hottest wings they had, and now I regret it.
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