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In some senses, torrid is marked as British, US. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ.
behind, whole
VERB + TORRID
carrying, cleared, having, put, thanks
TORRID + NOUN
affair, layla, scene, years
PREP.
down, in, on, with
adj
Very hot and dry.
Full of intense emotions arising from sexual love; ardent and passionate.
a torrid love scene in a film or novel
Full of difficulty.
Tomás O'Leary had a torrid time behind the forwards, fumbling on the floor, hesitant with his kicks.
[of a streak, form, etc.] Good; impressive; hot.
But thanks to a torrid stretch that started in mid-June, the Yankees have regained first place in the A.L. East and built the largest division lead — nine games ahead of the second-place Tampa Bay Rays — in the league.
a torrid love scene in a film or novel
WiktionaryTomás O'Leary had a torrid time behind the forwards, fumbling on the floor, hesitant with his kicks.
WiktionaryBut thanks to a torrid stretch that started in mid-June, the Yankees have regained first place in the A.L. East and built the largest division lead — nine games ahead of the second-place Tampa Bay Ray
WiktionaryTom decided to put the whole torrid affair down to experience.
Tatoeba · #3415010Sami was having a torrid affair with Layla.
Tatoeba · #6378604Tom and Mary had been carrying on a torrid affair for years.
Tatoeba · #6851986i Register
In some senses, torrid is marked as British, US. Watch for register when choosing this word.