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torrid

 

[ หˆtษ”หrษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather, emotions

The term 'torrid' describes extremely hot and dry weather conditions. It can also refer to an intense emotional experience, often conveying passion or suffering. The word conveys a sense of harshness and intensity.

Synonyms

blistering, oppressive, scorching, sizzling

Examples of usage

  • The torrid summer sun made it difficult to stay outside for long.
  • She wrote a torrid love letter that left him breathless.
  • The torrid desert environment challenges even the hardiest of plants.

Translations

Translations of the word "torrid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น torrido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคพเคชเคฎเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช glรผhend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะตะบะพั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ upalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ผ็†ฑใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท torride

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tรณrrido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bunaltฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๋”์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tropickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tropickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‚Ž็ƒญ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tropski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hitandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‹ัั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฎแƒ”แƒš

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaynar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tรณrrido

Etymology

The word 'torrid' originates from the Latin term 'torridus,' which means 'parched or scorched.' It is derived from 'torre,' which means 'to dry, burn, or scorch.' This Latin root was adopted into Middle English in the 15th century, retaining its meanings related to heat and dryness. Over time, 'torrid' evolved to also encompass more metaphorical uses, describing intense emotions or experiences. The association with extreme heat has resulted in its common use in literature and everyday language to depict both climatic and emotional extremes, making it a versatile term in contemporary English.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,033, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.