Torrid Definition & Meaning

torrid
adjective
  1. characterized by intense emotion; "ardent love"; "an ardent lover"; "a fervent desire to change society"; "a fervent admirer"; "fiery oratory"; "an impassioned appeal"; "a torrid love affair"
  2. emotionally charged and vigorously energetic; "a torrid dance"; "torrid jazz bands"; "hot trumpets and torrid rhythms"
  3. extremely hot; "the torrid noonday sun"; "sultry sands of the dessert"

"Torrid" in song lyrics

See how torrid is used in real songs:

  • "My sins are horrid explore it - cause death is torrid"
    Necro — Bury You With Satan
  • "I build my house upon the rock, when the winds are torrid"
    Sean Slaughter — God Has A Plan
  • "crystal renn torrid"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "torrid"

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