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hot Antonyms

Opposite of hot

Because the opposite of hot shifts with each meaning, the 39 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 8 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having a high degree of heat or a high temperature.

Usage Example

"She poured a cup of cold tea to warm her hands after walking in the snow."

Strongest
cold
freezing
Strong
chilly
icy
cool
frigid
frosty
glacial

• adjective (Context 2)

Producing a burning sensation in the mouth due to the presence of pungent spices or chili peppers.

Usage Example

"The chef warned the diners that the green curry was exceptionally mild."

Strongest
mild
bland
Strong
insipid
flavorless
tasteless

• adverb (Context 3)

At a high temperature, or while still warm.

Usage Example

"This traditional apple pastry is best served cold with a scoop of vanilla ice cream."

Strongest
cold
Strong
chilled
cool
frozen

• adjective (Context 4)

Currently very popular, in high demand, or commercially successful.

Usage Example

"Renewable energy stocks have become one of the hottest investments of the decade."

Strongest
unpopular
Strong
outmoded
unfashionable
out-of-date
passe

• adjective (Context 5)

Marked by intense emotion, passion, anger, or vehement debate.

Usage Example

"The zoning proposal sparked a calm debate during the city council meeting."

Strongest
calm
dispassionate
Strong
mild
peaceful
cool
placid
unemotional

• adjective (Context 6)

Physically attractive or alluring (informal).

Usage Example

"The magazine published its annual list of the hottest stars in cinema."

Strongest
unattractive
ugly
Strong
homely
plain
unsightly
repulsive

• adverb (Context 7)

Closely, eagerly, or with intense speed and urgency (especially in pursuit).

Usage Example

"The defending champion remained far on the heels of the race leader throughout the final lap."

Strong
far
distantly

• verb (Context 8)

To become or make more exciting, intense, or lively (usually used with 'up').

Usage Example

"Competition for the championship title is really hotting up as the season enters its final month."

Strongest
cool down
die down
Strong
subside
abate
lessen
peter out

Similar words to hot

Words similar to hot shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

spicy
heated
heat up
sexy
popular
in-demand
attractive
intensify
See all synonyms of hot

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