torrid
adjective/ˈtɔrɪd/
Frequency rank: #18,120 most common English word
Meaning
Very hot and dry; also used to describe passionate or intense situations.
Example sentence
The explorers struggled to survive in the torrid heat of the desert.
Synonyms & related words
- scorching
- blazing
- sweltering
- intense
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