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torrid

/ˈtɔː.rɪd/

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adjective

/ˈtɔː.rɪd/C1formal
  • ruОписывает что-то очень жаркое и сухое, или ситуацию, полную сильных эмоций или трудностей.

Describes something that is very hot and dry, or a situation that is full of intense emotion or difficulty.

  1. Intensely emotionalC1formal

    Characterized by strong, passionate, and often overwhelming feelings.

    ruСтрастный

    • They had a torrid love affair that lasted for years.
    • The novel describes a torrid romance between the two main characters.
    • His torrid speech moved the entire audience to tears.

    Synonymsardentferventfiercefieryimpassionedintensepassionatevehement

    Antonymscoldcoolfrigidimpassiveunemotional

  2. Vigorously energeticC1formal

    Full of intense activity, speed, or effort; emotionally charged and dynamic.

    ruСтремительный

    • The team maintained a torrid pace throughout the championship.
    • The debate was torrid, with both sides arguing fiercely.
    • She worked at a torrid pace to meet the deadline.

    Synonymsfeverishfranticfreneticfuriousintense

    Antonymsinactivelanguidlethargiclistlesssluggish

  3. Extremely hotB2formal

    Very hot and dry, often used to describe weather or climate.

    ruЗнойный

    • The desert sun was torrid, making travel nearly impossible.
    • They sought shelter from the torrid midday heat.
    • The torrid summer caused many crops to wither.

    Synonymsblazingboilingburningfieryparchedroastingscorchingsearingsultrysweltering

    Antonymsarcticcoldcoolfreezingfrigidicy

Forms
  • more torrid comparative form
  • most torrid superlative form
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