torridness

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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
  • Set the scene Upon entering, don't let the grandiose, atrium-esque, white-marbled lobby fool you into thinking there's an ounce of formality or stuffiness here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Using the fan independently helps circulate air, reduce stuffiness, and balance temperatures without changing the thermostat.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of stuffiness
Noun
  • Finish with a highlighter wand to bring a bit of glow to the tops of your cheekbones, and swipe on a bit of gloss.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Light takes on an ethereal glow and colors blend into murky browns and blacks.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of glow
Noun
  • Future systems could potentially convert their energy directly into electricity, without using heat to make steam and power a turbine.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
  • So they were all gathered in the trap room under the stage, which was surprisingly warm because heating ducts ran beneath it and heat rises.
    — Tom Drury, Harpers Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of heat
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