torrid

/ˈtɔrɪd/
adjective
  1. Very hot and dry, especially of weather or a climate.
    • Summer in the valley was torrid, with temperatures often above 100 degrees.
    • The torrid desert sun made the hikers seek shade.
    • They traveled through a torrid region where water was scarce.
  2. Full of strong emotions or passionate activity; intense.
    • The team went on a torrid winning streak, capturing ten games in a row.
    • The debate grew torrid as both sides refused to compromise.
    • Their torrid romance was the talk of the town.
  3. Very difficult or unpleasant to deal with; extremely challenging.
    • The company faced torrid criticism after the product recall.
    • The politician came under torrid attack from the press.
    • She endured a torrid time during the final exams.
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