torrid TOR-id adjective WS #40

very hot and dry; full of passionate or intense feeling; characterized by intense heat; emotionally charged or passionate

1. The torrid political debate generated more heat than light, with both sides making emotional appeals.
2. Their torrid romance captivated everyone who witnessed the couple's passionate displays of affection.
3. The novel featured a torrid love affair between two characters from different social backgrounds.
4. The torrid desert climate made it nearly impossible to travel during the midday hours.
5. The torrid summer heat wave broke temperature records and strained the city's electrical grid.