Hottest: meaning, definitions and examples

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hottest

 

[ หˆhษ’tษชst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

temperature extreme

The term 'hottest' refers to the highest degree of temperature. It is commonly used to describe weather conditions, especially during summer days or in geographical locations known for their heat. 'Hottest' can also be used in figurative language to describe something that is in great demand or currently popular.

Synonyms

blazing, boiling, scorching, sizzling, sweltering

Examples of usage

  • Today is the hottest day of the year.
  • This summer has the hottest temperatures recorded.
  • The hottest trend in fashion right now is sustainability.

Translations

Translations of the word "hottest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais quente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เค—เคฐเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช heiรŸeste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terpanas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนะณะฐั€ัั‡ั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najgorฤ™tszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚ๆš‘ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus chaud

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs caliente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en sฤฑcak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ๋œจ๊ฑฐ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุญุฑุงุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejteplejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najteplejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€็ƒญ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najbolj vroฤe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ heitasti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ั‹ัั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒชแƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n isti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ el mรกs caliente

Etymology

The word 'hottest' is derived from the Old English term 'hat', meaning 'having a high temperature'. The superlative form 'hottest' comes from adding the suffix '-est' to the base adjective 'hot'. The evolution of the term reflects the variations of heat perception throughout history, from simple physical temperature discussions to more metaphorical uses that pertain to trends and desirability in culture. The increased usage of 'hottest' in contexts like fashion and entertainment denotes a shift towards a broader interpretation of heat, where being 'hot' can signify popularity or desirability. The transitional use from a purely descriptively physical presence into metaphorical realms showcases the linguistic evolution that mirrors societal trends.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,848, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.