torrid

adjective

1. characterized by intense emotion

- a torrid love affair

Similar word(s): passionate, ardent, fervent, fervid, fiery, impassioned, perfervid

2. emotionally charged and vigorously energetic

- a torrid dance

- torrid jazz bands

- hot trumpets and torrid rhythms

Similar word(s): hot

3. extremely hot and dry

- the torrid heat of the noonday sun

Similar word(s): hot