ˈtȯrə̇d, ˈtär- adjective
( usually -er/-est )
Etymology: Latin torridus, from torrēre to dry, parch — more at torrent
1.
a. : parched with heat especially of the sun : hot , dry , scorched
the torrid June boulevard — Bruce Marshall
b. : giving off intense heat : scorching
the torrid heat of the desert — C.A. & Mary Beard
2. : emotionally aroused or arousing : ardent , passionate , sultry
torrid talk of dynamiting managers' homes
torrid love letters
a torrid beauty
hot trumpets and torrid rhythms — Green Peyton