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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
  • Enforcing that guideline would preserve the darkness of the night sky and allow astronomers to continue cutting-edge science using modern telescopes.
    — Chris Young July 28, Refractor, 28 July 2026
  • The menu is modern Dominican with international detours; think mofongo with crispy pork belly, fresh ceviches, seafood risotto, and desserts like flan and tres leches cake.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of modern
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  • Get the angst out of the games, and the crackpots will move on to some other fashionable cause.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
  • To avoid looking too casual, try matching them with your jeans for a more fashionable look.
    — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 26 July 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • Firefighters in Spain admitted the fires were so fast and violent that they could not be tackled head on.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • Because of his previous felonies, though none for violent crimes, Pfister could now be defined as a habitual offender under Michigan law and faces prison.
    — Kyung Lah, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of violent
Adjective
  • Redelinghuys said Umzi’s executive Chef Mensah Thompson is excited to bring South African cuisine and menu items inspired from other African countries.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
  • An excited crowd cheered and waved homemade signs supporting Pancake.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 July 2026
Definition of excited
Adjective
  • Though many would describe it as a sexy Western drama, the series centers on the idea that some people seem destined to be together, but only when the timing is finally right.
    — Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • The vibrant dress showcased a sexy cut-out, perfectly accentuating her standout Bulgari necklace, which boasted two diamond collars and a central yellow cushion cut diamond.
    — Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 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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