Hotness: meaning, definitions and examples

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hotness

 

[ หˆhษ‘tnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical attractiveness

Hotness refers to the physical attractiveness of a person, typically characterized by features such as good looks, charm, and sex appeal.

Synonyms

appeal, attractiveness, sexiness.

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Word Description / Examples
hotness

Same as the previous 'hotness', used informally to describe someone's physical appearance.

  • Everyone was amazed by her hotness at the party
  • He's known for his hotness among his friends
attractiveness

A more formal or neutral term used to describe someone's physical or overall appealing qualities.

  • Her attractiveness was undeniable
  • His attractiveness is not just about his looks but also his kind nature
sexiness

Describes someone or something that is attractive in a sexually appealing way, often with a more direct and bold connotation.

  • She exuded sexiness in that dress
  • His confidence adds to his sexiness
appeal

Used to describe the overall attractiveness of a person, place, or thing, often including charm or ability to attract attention.

  • The city's appeal lies in its vibrant culture and history
  • She has a unique appeal that draws people to her

Examples of usage

  • She was known for her hotness and turned heads wherever she went.
  • His hotness was undeniable, drawing attention from everyone around him.
Context #2 | Noun

temperature

Hotness can also refer to a high temperature or the quality of being very warm.

Synonyms

heat, high temperature, warmth.

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Word Description / Examples
hotness

Typically used to describe a person's attractiveness or how appealing something is. It has an informal tone and can sometimes be perceived as impolite or unprofessional.

  • She was known for her incredible hotness and charisma.
  • The gym is filled with people trying to achieve hotness for the summer.
heat

Commonly used in both scientific and everyday settings to describe the level of thermal energy. It can also describe pressure or intense competition.

  • The heat from the stove was too much to handle.
  • The team felt the heat during the final match.
warmth

Generally used to describe a mild level of heat that is comfortable and pleasant. It can also refer to emotional warmth or affection.

  • The warmth of the sun felt wonderful on my skin.
  • She is known for her warmth and kindness towards others.
high temperature

Used in more formal or technical contexts to denote a significant level of thermal energy. It is less common in everyday speech but frequent in scientific and medical discussions.

  • The experiment requires a high temperature to be effective.
  • She was worried because her child had a high temperature for two days.

Examples of usage

  • The hotness of the summer sun made it unbearable to be outside for long.
  • The hotness of the room made it difficult to concentrate.

Translations

Translations of the word "hotness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น calor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฐเฅเคฎเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hitze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kepanasan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฐั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gorฤ…coล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆš‘ใ• (ใ‚ใคใ•)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chaleur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ calor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑcaklฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”์œ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฑุงุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ horko

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ horรบฤava

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‚Ž็ƒญ (yรกnrรจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vroฤina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hiti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‹ัั‚ั‹า›ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒชแƒฎแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ istilik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ calor

Etymology

The word 'hotness' originated from the Middle English word 'hot,' which has Germanic roots. Over time, it evolved to describe both physical attractiveness and high temperature. The modern usage of 'hotness' in popular culture often refers to someone's attractiveness or the intensity of heat.

See also: hot, hotbox, hotkey, hotplate, hotpot, hotspot, hottie.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,180, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.