torrid

• Qualifie quelque chose de très chaud et sec, ou une situation chargée d'émotions intenses ou de difficultés.

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.

   Torride (sens figuré)

   • 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.

   Synonymesardentferventfiercefieryimpassionedintensepassionatevehement

   Antonymescoldcoolfrigidimpassiveunemotional

2. Vigorously energeticC1formal

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

   torride (au sens figuré)

   • 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.

   Synonymesfeverishfranticfreneticfuriousintense

   Antonymesinactivelanguidlethargiclistlesssluggish

3. Extremely hotB2formal

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

   Torride (très chaud)

   • 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.

   Synonymesblazingboilingburningfieryparchedroastingscorchingsearingsultrysweltering

   Antonymesarcticcoldcoolfreezingfrigidicy