torrid

Meanings

• adjective

  Extremely hot and dry; scorching.

• adjective

  Marked by intense passion or activity.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with torrid
boring , cordite , stirring

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Variants

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torrid , torrider , torridest , torridities , torridity , torridly , torridness , torridnesses , torrid zone , torrid zones

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Etymology

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From Old French torride, past participle of torrer ‘to heat, scorch’, from Latin torrere ‘to dry, parch, scorch’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'torrid zone' refers to the equatorial region of the Earth where the climate is hot and humid.

2. The phrase 'torrid love affair' is often used to describe an intense and passionate romantic relationship.

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Related Concepts

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1. heat: Torrid is a term used to describe extreme heat.

2. passion: Torrid is often used to describe intense emotions or passions.

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Culture

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In literature, 'torrid' is often used to describe intense emotions or passionate situations. For instance, in the novel 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, Heathcliff's love for Catherine is described as 'torrid' and 'intense'. In music, the term 'torrid' is sometimes used to describe a fast, intense tempo.

How to Memorize "torrid"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a hot, dry desert or a red-hot stove to remember the meaning 'extremely hot and dry' of torrid.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'torrid' with the word 'passionate' to remember its meaning 'marked by intense passion or activity'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Torrid means hot and red' to remember the meaning 'extremely hot and dry' of torrid.

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