hot

Definitions

1. adjective

   Having a high temperature.

   Examples

   • He forgot the pan was hot and burned his hand.
   • It is too hot to be outside.
   ≈heated≠cold≠chilled≠algid≠Arctic +28 more
2. adjective

   Feeling very warm in an uncomfortable way.

   Examples

   • I was so hot from being in the sun too long.
   • Aren't you hot in that thick coat?
3. adjective

   Having a fever.

   Examples

   • The child felt hot and achy all night.
   • She was hot to the touch, so they called the doctor.
4. adjective

   Turned on and ready to use, such as a microphone.

   Examples

   • The microphone was hot and the show was on the air.
   • Be careful, the camera is hot.
5. adjective

   Carrying an electric current.

   Examples

   • Never touch a hot wire with bare hands.
   • The hot wire is the red one.
   ≈live≠neutral≠dead
6. adjective

   Giving off dangerous radiation.

   Examples

   • The reactor core was still too hot to approach.
   • Scientists checked how hot the sample was before handling it.
7. adjective

   Working hard and in constant use.

   Examples

   • We need to keep the old production line going while it's still hot.
   • The server stayed hot all day with the extra traffic.
8. adjective

   Quick to get angry.

   Examples

   • Be careful, he has a hot temper.
   • She has a hot temper when things don't go her way.
9. adjective

   Very good-looking, in informal speech.

   Examples

   • He saw many hot people at the concert.
   • That actor is really hot.
   ≈alluring≈appealing≈appetizing≈attracting≈attractive +61 more
10. adjective

    Exciting in a romantic or sexy way.

    Examples

    • The scene in the film was surprisingly hot for a family movie.
    • Their chemistry made every scene together feel hot.
    ≈alluring≈arousing≈attractive≈bangable≈beautiful +36 more