red-hot

• Beschreibt etwas, das extrem heiß ist, oder im übertragenen Sinn etwas sehr Intensives, Aufregendes oder Erfolgreiches.

Describes something that is extremely hot, or metaphorically, something that is very intense, exciting, or successful.

1. Glowing with heatB1formal

   So hot that it glows red, typically referring to metal or fire.

   Rotglühend

   • The blacksmith hammered the red-hot iron on the anvil.
   • The coals in the furnace were red-hot.
   • He touched the red-hot stove and burned his hand.

   Synonymeburningfierceglowingincandescent

2. Intense emotion or excitementB2informal

   Characterized by intense emotion, interest, or excitement.

   Hitze der Leidenschaft

   • The team is red-hot after winning five games in a row.
   • The debate on the topic was red-hot.
   • The stock market is red-hot right now.

   Synonymeardentavideagerenthusiasticferventfervidfieryintensepassionatezealous

   Antonymeapatheticcalmcoolindifferentunenthusiastic

3. Very fast or responsiveB2informal

   Capable of quick response and great speed.

   Blitzschnell

   • The new sports car is red-hot off the line.
   • He has a red-hot reaction time in the game.
   • The company's red-hot customer service team solved the issue in minutes.

   Synonymebriskfastnimblequickrapidresponsivesnappyspeedyswiftzippy

4. Newest or most recentB2informal

   The latest or most up-to-date.

   Brandaktuell

   • This is the red-hot news about the election.
   • She bought the red-hot fashion trend of the season.
   • The red-hot gadget sold out within hours.

   Synonymecurrentfreshlatestup-to-the-minute

   Antonymedatedobsoleteoldoutdatedstale

5. C1informal

   Having strong sexual appeal or attractiveness.

   Sexuell attraktiv

   • The actor is considered red-hot by many fans.
   • She wore a red-hot dress to the party.
   • The movie features a red-hot romance scene.

   Synonymealluringdesirableprovocativeseductivesexysteamysultrytorrid

   Antonymecoldfrigidrepulsiveunattractiveundesirable