torrid
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7.7
- adjective
- /ˈtɔrɪd/
:
tempestuoso
- It's been a torrid first 45 minutes for them.
- torrid pace
Examples
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Should the Devils want to continue their torrid start,
Blog text (32) -
"Assessing John's torrid output as 'highly promising,' the art professor gave him a studio key."
Fiction book (1996) -
In the ultimate offense versus defense battle, Tom Brady and Co. will look to continue their torrid pace.
Blog text (1) -
The upcoming iPhone 5, rumored to be available in the U.S. by the end of September, will help maintain Apple's torrid growth.
Blog text (27) -
Did anyone really expect Corey Brewer to keep up his torrid scoring pace?
Blog text (10) -
If that trio is able to keep up their torrid shooting, Griffin's passing prowess will make L.A. an absolute nightmare to defend.
Blog text (15) -
In particular, the speedy Brock gave ACC defenses a torrid time this season and could be set for some spectacular displays this tournament.
Blog text (25) -
From the bullish conversations about Turkey held by assembled bankers at the World Economic Forum, Turkey can likely expect to keep up that torrid pace of attracting investment.
Academic text (2007) -
The development of the integrated circuit, independently invented by Jack Kilby of Texas Instruments and Robert Noyce of Fairchild Semiconductor in the late 1950s, placed the information industry on this torrid pace of innovation.
Academic text (2011) -
The novel features a torrid romance that kept readers on the edge of their seats.
Synonyms
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8.4
Full of strong, stormy feelings, often with loud arguments
Antonyms
Compounds
A very hot area of the Earth between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn
How Passionate
Surface Forms
Etymology
Torrid comes from the Latin word torrere, which means 'to burn', and from torridus meaning 'burning'; think of a show or song that seems to 'burn' with energy. So we call a lively, emotional performance 'torrid' because it feels hot and full of intense drive.