Red Hot

Pronunciation: /rɛd hɑt/

Definitions of red hot

adjective describing the temperature of something as very high; extremely hot in temperature

Example Sentences

A1 The red hot chili pepper made my mouth burn.

A2 The red hot salsa was too spicy for me to handle.

B1 The red hot metal rod glowed in the darkness of the forge.

B2 The red hot lava flowed down the side of the volcano, creating a dangerous situation for nearby residents.

C1 The red hot debate between the two politicians was intense and heated.

C2 The red hot passion between the lovers was undeniable and consuming.

Examples of red hot in a Sentence

formal The metal rod was red hot after being heated in the forge.

informal The pizza was so good, it was red hot and I couldn't stop eating it.

slang The new song by that band is red hot, everyone is talking about it.

figurative Her anger was like a red hot flame, burning everything in its path.

Grammatical Forms of red hot

• past tense: reddened
• plural: red hots
• comparative: redder hot
• superlative: reddest hot
• present tense: is red hot
• future tense: will be red hot
• perfect tense: has been red hot
• continuous tense: is being red hot
• singular: red hot
• positive degree: very red hot
• infinitive: to be red hot
• gerund: being red hot
• participle: red hotting

Origin and Evolution of red hot

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The term 'red hot' originated from the Old English word 'reade' meaning red and the Old English word 'hat' meaning hot.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'red hot' has remained consistent in its meaning of describing something extremely hot or heated to a high temperature.