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torrid
adjective tor·rid \ˈtȯr-əd, ˈtär-\
: very hot and usually dry
: showing or expressing very strong feelings especially of sexual or romantic desire
: very difficult, uncomfortable, or unpleasant
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: ardent, passionate <torrid love letters>
— tor·rid·i·ty \tȯ-ˈri-də-tē\ noun
— tor·rid·ly \ˈtȯr-əd-lē, ˈtär-\ adverb
— tor·rid·ness noun
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Origin of TORRID
Latin torridus, from torrēre
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torrid
adjective tor·rid \ˈtȯr-əd\
Definition of TORRID for Kids
: very hot and usually dry
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