1
[ adjective ] emotionally charged and vigorously energetic

Examples

"a torrid dance" "torrid jazz bands" "hot trumpets and torrid rhythms"

Related terms

hot

2
[ adjective ] characterized by intense emotion

Examples

"ardent love" "an ardent lover" "a burning enthusiasm" "a fervent desire to change society" "a fervent admirer" "fiery oratory" "an impassioned appeal" "a torrid love affair"

Related terms

passionate

3
[ adjective ] burning hot; extremely and unpleasantly hot

Synonyms

sultry

Examples

"the torrid noonday sun" "sultry sands of the dessert"

Related terms

hot

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