torrid
torrid Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Full of intense, passionate, or ardent emotion, especially romantic or sexual fervor.
"The novel became an overnight bestseller thanks to its depiction of a torrid love affair between two rival diplomats."
Extremely hot and dry; parched or scorched by the heat of the sun.
"Travelers crossing the desert must carry ample water to survive the torrid afternoon temperatures."
British Full of difficulty, severe pressure, or relentless hardship (typically in the phrase 'a torrid time').
"The defending champions endured a torrid first half against the league's fastest attacking side."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French torride, from Latin torridus ('dried up, parched by heat'), derived from torrere ('to parch, roast, or scorch'), which shares an Indo-European root with 'thirst' and 'terra'.