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hot
Definitions
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1
adjective
Having
a
high
temperature
or
a
higher
temperature
than
is
comfortable
.
The
soup
is
too
hot
to
eat
right
now
.
It's
a
hot
day
,
perfect
for
the
beach
.
Be
careful
,
the
stove
is
hot
.
Opposite
cold
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2
adjective
Spicy
or
pungent
in
taste
,
causing
a
burning
sensation
.
This
curry
is
really
hot
,
I
need
some
water
.
He
likes
his
food
hot
and
spicy
.
The
hot
sauce
added
a
kick
to
the
dish
.
Opposite
mild
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adjective
Popular
or
in
demand
;
currently
receiving
a
lot
of
attention
.
That
new
song
is
really
hot
right
now
.
The
latest
smartphone
is
a
hot
item
this
season
.
She's
a
hot
topic
in
the
news
.
Opposite
unpopular
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adjective
Physically
attractive
or
sexually
appealing
.
He
thinks
she's
really
hot
.
That
actor
is
considered
hot
by
many
fans
.
She
looked
hot
in
that
dress
.
Opposite
unattractive
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5
adjective
Involving
a
lot
of
activity
or
excitement
.
The
debate
got
really
hot
towards
the
end
.
It's
a
hot
market
for
real
estate
right
now
.
The
competition
was
hot
and
fierce
.
Opposite
calm
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Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
hāt
Originally meant
having a high temperature
Background
The word 'hot' comes from the Old English 'hāt', which meant having a high temperature. It has been used in English for centuries to describe warmth, spiciness, popularity, attractiveness, and excitement.