Torrid – 1.Very hot and dry 2.Intensely passionate

(Pronounced taw-rid)

To remember the definition of the word torrid, use the following mnemonic:

The toff told the waiter to get rid (torrid) of his food as it was very hot and dry. His wife, on the other hand, felt intensely passionate about the dish.

Examples of torrid in a sentence (Very hot and dry)

The weather forecaster said to prepare for another torrid week.

The land they lived on was torrid.

It's said that the surface of Mars is torrid.

Examples of torrid in a sentence (Intensely passionate)

The woman had a torrid affair.

He was torrid about his career.

The husband was torrid about keeping the house clean.