Torrid

Pronunciation: /ˈtɔrɪd/

Definitions of torrid

adjective full of difficulty or tribulation

Example Sentences

A1 The weather was torrid, so we decided to stay indoors.

A2 The torrid argument between the two friends ended their friendship.

B1 The torrid romance between the characters in the novel kept readers engaged.

B2 The torrid pace of the project made it difficult to keep up with deadlines.

C1 The torrid heat wave in the city led to power outages and water shortages.

C2 The torrid passion between the lovers was evident to everyone around them.

Examples of torrid in a Sentence

formal The torrid heat wave caused temperatures to soar above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

informal It's been a torrid summer with no relief from the heat.

slang The party was torrid, everyone was dancing and having a great time.

figurative Their torrid love affair burned brightly but eventually fizzled out.

Grammatical Forms of torrid

• past tense: torrided
• plural: torrids
• comparative: more torrid
• superlative: most torrid
• present tense: torrids
• future tense: will torrid
• perfect tense: have torrided
• continuous tense: is torriding
• singular: torrid
• positive degree: torrid
• infinitive: to torrid
• gerund: torriding
• participle: torrided

Origin and Evolution of torrid

First Known Use: 1600 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'torrid' originated from the Latin word 'torridus', which means parched or dried with heat.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe dry, parched, or scorched conditions due to extreme heat, the word 'torrid' has evolved to also describe intense passion or emotions, often in a romantic context.