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   Hot

   /hät/

   

   adjective

   • 1. having a high degree of heat or a high temperature: "it was hot inside the hall" Similar very warmbalmysummerytropicalboilingboiling hotblazing hotbakingscorchingroastingsearingflamingparchingblisteringovenlikeswelteringtorridsultryhumidmuggycloseairlessoppressivestiflingdialect:claggyOpposite chilly
   • ▪ feeling or producing an uncomfortable sensation of heat: "she felt hot and her throat was parched" Similar feverishfeveredfebrileburningflushedinformal:with a temperaturerare:pyretic
   • ▪ (of food or drink) prepared by heating and served without cooling: "this soup is equally good hot or cold" Similar heatedpipingpiping hotsizzlingsteamingroastingboilingboiling hotsearingscorchingscaldingred-hotOpposite cold
   • ▪ (of an electric circuit) at a high voltage; live. informal
   • ▪ radioactive. informal
   • 2. (of food) containing or consisting of pungent spices or peppers which produce a burning sensation when tasted: "a very hot dish cooked with green chili" Similar spicyspicedpepperypiquanthighly seasonedsharpfierystrongpungentaromaticOpposite mild
   • 3. passionately enthusiastic, eager, or excited: "the idea had been nurtured in his hot imagination" Similar angryindignantfuriousfieryseethingragingboilingfumingwrathfulenragedinfuriatedinflamedOpposite calm
   • ▪ lustful, amorous, or erotic: "steamy bed scenes that may be too hot for young fans"
   • ▪ (of music, especially jazz) strongly rhythmical and excitingly played: "hot salsa and lambada dancing"
   • 4. involving much activity, debate, or intense feeling: informal "the environment has become a very hot issue" Similar animatedheatedfiercelivelyintensepassionateimpassionedspiritedardentferventfeverishfuriousviolentferociousacrimoniousstormytempestuoussavageliterary:fervidpassionalOpposite dispassionate
   • ▪ (especially of news) fresh or recent and therefore of great interest: "have I got some hot gossip for you!" Similar newfreshrecentlateup to dateup to the minutebrand newjust outjust releasedjust issuedhot off the pressinformal:bang up to dateOpposite old
   • ▪ currently popular, fashionable, or in demand: "they know the hottest dance moves" Similar popularin demandsought-afterin favorwell likedwell lovedfashionablein fashionin vogueall the rageinformal:biginnowhiptrendycoolinformal, dated:all the goOpposite unpopularout of fashion
   • ▪ (of a person) sexually attractive: "airports are packed full of hot singles and potential partners"
   • ▪ (of the scent) fresh and strong, indicating that the quarry has passed recently.
   • ▪ (in children's games) very close to finding or guessing something.
   • 5. knowledgeable or skillful: informal "Tony is very hot on local history" Similar knowledgeable aboutwell informed aboutau fait withup onwell versed inau courant withskilled atexpert atenthusiastic aboutkeen oninformal:clued up aboutgenned up aboutOpposite ill-informedapathetic
   • ▪ good; promising: "this is not so hot for business"
   • ▪ considering (something) as very important; strict about: "local customs officers are hot on confiscations"
   • 6. difficult to deal with: informal "he found my story simply too hot to handle"
   • ▪ (of goods) stolen and difficult to dispose of because easily identifiable. Similar stolenillegally obtainedunder the counterillegalillicitunlawfulsmuggledbootlegcontrabandinformal:dodgybentOpposite lawful
   • ▪ (of a person) wanted by the police.

   verb

   • 1. become or make hot: informal British "he hotted up the flask in Daisy's hand"
   • ▪ become or make more active, lively, or exciting: informal British "the championship contest hotted up"

   Word Origin Old Englishhāt, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch heet and German heiss.

   Derivatives

   • 1. hottish adjective

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2. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › hothot - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Apr 25, 2024 · Synonyms [ edit] (having a high temperature): heated; see also Thesaurus:hot. (of the weather): baking, boiling, boiling hot, sultry, sweltering. (feeling the sensation of heat): baking, boiling, boiling hot. (feverish): feverish, having a temperature. (spicy): piquant, spicy, tangy.

3. usdictionary.com › definitions › hotHot: Definition, Meaning, and Examples - usdictionary.com

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   Oct 8, 2023 · 1. Hot (adjective): Having a high temperature, especially when compared to the temperature of the human body. 2. Hot (adjective): Spicy, as in food that contains strong spices or causes a burning sensation in the mouth. 3. Hot (adjective): Popular, in demand, or currently in fashion. 4.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › hotHOT - 136 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   HAVING A TEMPERATURE HIGHER THAN WHAT IS COMFORTABLE. It's so hot outside! Synonyms and examples. scorching. We're due for another scorching summer day. blistering. We've had blistering heat this week. sweltering. She won the race despite the sweltering heat. boiling. informal. It's absolutely boiling in here. stifling.

5. www.wordsmyth.nethot | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English language ...

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   Definition of hot. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-british-english › hothot | definition in the Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   A1. very warm: a hot summer’s day. a hot drink. Opposite. cold adj. to be/feel hot. A1. to feel very warm: I’m too hot in this jacket. Opposite. cold adj. B1. Hot food contains strong spices that cause a burning feeling in your mouth: The sauce is very hot – be careful! Opposite. mild.

7. www.powerthesaurus.org › hotHOT in Thesaurus: 1000+ Synonyms & Antonyms for HOT

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   attractive. torrid. sizzling. flaming. excellent. spicy. boiling. lovely. feverish. scalding. Antonyms. Opposite meaning. View all. Related. Common usage. View all. Sentence Examples. Proper usage in context. View all. Be not hot in prayer and cold in praise. Come, we have a hot venison pasty to dinner.

8. www.dictionary.com › e › slangHot Girl Or Hot Guy Meaning & Origin | Dictionary.com

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   Sep 17, 2020 · What does hot girl or hot guy mean? A hot girl or guy is a woman or man who is considered very sexually attractive. Of course, nonbinary people can be hot, too—they may just not identify as girl or guy.