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Another word for hots

Choosing another word for hots depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A strong physical or romantic attraction toward someone, typically used in the phrase 'have the hots for'.

Usage Example

"Everyone in the office could tell that he had the crush for the new graphic designer."

Strongest
crush
Strong
infatuation
lust
attraction
desire

• verb (Context 2)

To become or make more exciting, intense, or active (third-person singular present of 'hot', usually used with 'up').

Usage Example

"The competition really heats up up as the final round approaches."

Strongest
heats up
Strong
intensifies
escalates
livens up

Opposites of hots

The opposite of hots shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

revulsion
cools
aversion
subsides
calms
indifference
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• Nearby Words

hotplate
hotpot
hotrod
hots
hotseat
hotshot
hotspot

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hots. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hots
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