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1. torrid
adjective. ['ˈtɔrəd'] characterized by intense emotion.
Synonyms
- passionate
- ardent
- fiery
- fervent
- impassioned
- fervid
Antonyms
- unenthusiastic
- dull
- cool
- unemotionality
Etymology
- torridus (Latin)
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Words that Rhyme with Torrid
- florid
- norrod
- morad
- horrid
- gorrid
Example sentences of the word torrid
1. Adjective
Wrapped around the Equator lie a band of clouds that fuel the weather for the torrid zone.
2. Verb, past participle
The summers are hot throughout Italy and can be torrid in the southern regions and Sicily.
Quotes containing the word torrid
1. A diary with no drawings of me in it? Where are the torrid fantasies? The romance covers?
- Cassandra Clare, City of Bones
2. torrid
adjective. ['ˈtɔrəd'] extremely hot.
Antonyms
- unemotional
Etymology
- torridus (Latin)
3. torrid
adjective. ['ˈtɔrəd'] emotionally charged and vigorously energetic.
Antonyms
- unloving
Etymology
- torridus (Latin)