Synonyms for

Hot

Verb / hɑ:t / Another word for hot — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a high temperature; spicy or pungent to the taste

Synonyms & similar words

blistering redhot raging spicy live cold spicy fiery burning sizzling scorching boiling steaming heated torrid sweltering scalding blistering roasting red-hot warm muggy humid close oppressive stifling

Synonyms by register

Formal

heated scorching sweltering torrid

Informal

baking boiling steaming tropical

Literary

fiery ardent blazing

Antonyms

cold cool frigid icy chilly freezing

Common collocations

  • hot weather
  • hot day
  • hot topic
  • hot water
  • hot food
  • hot chocolate
  • hot potato
  • hot streak

Word family

noun heat
verb heat
adverb hotly

Usage note

Can refer to temperature, spiciness, or popularity. 'Hot' as in attractive is informal.

Example sentences

  1. The coffee was too hot for me to drink.
  2. The sun is hot on a summer day.
  3. This chili is really hot!
  4. I like my bath water hot.
  5. The oven is hot so be careful.

Quotes

  • Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits. - Thomas Edison
  • I think it's important to get your surroundings as well as yourself into a positive state - meaning surround yourself with positive people, not the kind who are negative and jealous of everything you do. - Heidi Klum
  • Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer

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