Synonyms for hot
66 synonyms for “hot”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Hot as in “sexy”
adjective: sexually excited or exciting
- delicious
- beautiful
- exciting
- salacious
- dreamy
- stunning
- nice
- fit
- attractive
- gorgeous
- seductive
- fine
- pretty
- desirable
- cute
- provocative
- buff
- inviting
- dirty
- exquisite
- heavenly
- raunchy
- alluring
- toothsome
- pulchritudinous
Hot as in “heated”
adjective: used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
- heated
- red-hot
- blistering
- warm
- fiery
- intense
- torrid
- tropical
- sultry
- cool
- steamy
- fervent
- burning
- scorching
- sweltering
- sizzling
- baking
- overheated
Hot as in “sensual”
adjective: (extended meanings, especially of psychological heat) marked by intensity or vehemence especially of passion or enthusiasm
- sensual
- excited
- lewd
- flaming
- ablaze
- lascivious
- aroused
- erotic
- impure
- wanton
- corny
- passionate
- prurient
- randy
- libidinous
- lustful
- concupiscent
Hot as in “good”
adjective: very good; often used in the negative
- bad
- rubber
- new
Hot as in “tasty”
adjective: producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves
- tasty
- spicy
Hot as in “live”
adjective: charged or energized with electricity
- live
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