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adjective

ˈhät How to pronounce hot (audio)
Definition of hotnext
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as in boiling
having a notably high temperature the casserole, just out of the oven, was too hot to eat

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as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles this spring it's the cool shades of lipstick that are hot

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as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval was surprised to learn that American jazz has long been hot in Russia

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as in violent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity your hot temper is going to get you in trouble a hot battle for first place in the American League

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as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest we were hot to get the baseball game started and wished it would stop raining

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as in sexy
sexually attractive my sisters only watched the game because they think the outfielder is hot

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as in angry
feeling or showing anger you don't have to get all hot about it

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as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed bought a hot new car that should tear up the roadways

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as in excellent
of the very best kind since you're guilty as hell, you'd better get a hot lawyer

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as in passionate
having a strong sexual desire he admitted that the nude photos made him hot

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hot

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adverb

as in fast
with great speed workers were working hot and heavy to repair the breach in the levee

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Recent Examples of hot
Adjective
The linen material is airy and lightweight for hot weather, offering enough breathability for a day at the office or a dinner out with friends. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 During the pandemic, when transactions moved to phones and e-commerce, the stock became a screaming-hot momentum play. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 23 July 2026
Adverb
After Tuesday’s game at Miami, the Braves have two more divisional games with the Marlins yet to play, followed by a home series against a hot-hitting Washington Nationals team (also within the division) this weekend. — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 20 May 2026 This canvas bucket hat affords you the choice of two sizes and four colors — hot pink, red, olive green, and beige. — Claire West, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for hot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hot
  1. boiling
  2. modern
  3. fashionable
  4. violent
  5. excited
  6. sexy
  7. angry
  8. rapid
Adjective
  • More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Definition of boiling
Adjective
  • The modern version of Newcastle United would not exist without Kevin Keegan.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Tristan Tate has built a following by creating and promoting a similar take on modern masculinity.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of modern
Adjective
  • The key is finding pieces that are equal parts functional and fashionable—like Kylie Jenner’s all-black tank top and capri pants combination.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 19 July 2026
  • Norway’s star striker Erling Haaland, one of soccer’s most fashionable gents, showed off his namesake Breitling at a post-Cup reception in his home country.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • Bullish risk reversal In an attempt to capitalize on the historically expensive downside SPCX options and position for a violent snap-back, this risk reversal seeks to finance upside exposure by fading the put skew.
    — Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 17 July 2026
  • As the administration forges ahead with its immigration enforcement campaign, former ICE officials and policing experts warned that resuming vehicle stops without a thorough review of training or tactics could lead to more violent encounters.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of violent
Adjective
  • Nguyen was excited to enjoy a warm summer outdoors before the smoke left her hesitant to step outside for her routine runs to the National Mall and daily walks with her dog.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • McKeon was excited to explore her chemistry with executive producer Gina Wendkos, who worked on the show alongside Tom Palmer, Jonathan Axelrod, James Widdoes and Amy Sherman-Palladino.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Definition of excited
Adjective
  • Rooftops and Nightcaps Then Merchant & Trade rises above the skyline with the kind of rooftop view that makes people instinctively reach for their phones to capture a few sexy shots before throwing one back.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • The suit is simple and a bit sexier than other one-piece suits, with a scoop-neck front and high-cut legs.
    — Alexandra Malmed, InStyle, 16 July 2026
Definition of sexy
Adjective
  • The state Department of Transportation is scheduled to install temporary three-way stop signs at the intersections during a road project that’s already created mind-numbing traffic snarls and angry and confused drivers.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • That same source insisted to People that Jolie is no longer angry at her 62-year-old ex-husband.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
Definition of angry
Adjective
  • That design philosophy allows manufacturers to prioritize rapid production, simpler assembly and lower manufacturing costs without compromising mission performance.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
  • Patents filed earlier in the 'gold rush' are often granted with broader coverage on average than applications filed later due to the rapid growth in prior art patent filings.
    — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
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