Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day - May 12 May 12, 2024 4:23:34 GMT -6 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by NerdiestKen on May 12, 2024 4:23:34 GMT -6 Torrid (adj)Torrid can be used to describe something that is literally hot (such as a region near the Earth’s equator) or figuratively hot (such as a romance).