torridity

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  1. hotness
  2. stuffiness
  3. glow
  4. heat
Noun
  • The movie is neither sexy nor smart, despite the objective hotness and intelligence of its performers.
    — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Someone asks how the others would rank Kings players by hotness.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of hotness
Noun
  • Meanwhile, fun touches like this guest’s bright yellow bag and abstract zebra print dress erase any traces of stuffiness from the businesswear staple.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Reed suggests using a cool-mist humidifier when sick, which can help ease stuffiness during a cold.
    — Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of stuffiness
Noun
  • The weapons’ iconic glow was later animated by artists, frame by frame, in post-production.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Luminary lanterns transform from flat to festive in seconds, creating a warm, inviting glow for any occasion.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of glow
Noun
  • After the release mechanism activates, the polymer hinges use heat to unfold the solar panels.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Carbon dioxide is the number one driver of climate change, but methane is a much more powerful planet-heating gas in the short term — trapping roughly 80 times more heat over a 20-year time frame.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of heat
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“Torridity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/torridity. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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