Definitions

red hot

[red-hot, red-hot] / ˈrɛdˈhɒt, ˈrɛdˌhɒt /

ADJECTIVE

scandalous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

defamatory disgraceful heinous outrageous scurrilous shameful shocking slanderous unseemly untrue

WEAK

atrocious backbiting calumnious crying desperate detracting detractive gossiping ignominious infamous libelous maligning monstrous odious opprobrious traducing vilifying

Antonyms

STRONGEST

good magnificent respectable wonderful

WEAK

proper reputable respected

ADJECTIVE

spicy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hot salty

WEAK

X-rated breezy broad erotic indelicate racy ribald risqué scandalous sensational sophisticated suggestive titillating unseemly wicked

Antonyms

WEAK

decent

red-hot

ADJECTIVE

very hot

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blistering fiery flaming hot scorching sizzling

WEAK

burning heated

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cold cool

ADJECTIVE

zealous

Synonyms

WEAK

eager enthusiastic excited fanatical heated impassioned passionate

ADJECTIVE

raging

Synonyms

WEAK

extreme furious intense vehement violent

ADJECTIVE

newest

Synonyms

WEAK

au courant contemporary fresh hippest latest mod modern most recent

ADJECTIVE

burning

Synonyms

STRONGEST

glowing scorching sizzling

WEAK

heated sweltering

Example Sentences

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So McCrimmon cold-called the veteran coach in March, Tortorella postponed his boat purchase and Vegas turned red hot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Advanced Micro Devices’ earnings validated what Intel conveyed just a few weeks ago: The market for central processing units is red hot, with momentum picking up further from here.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

One told a boss about red hot coals and smoldering ash.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

The largest stock by market cap on Trivariate’s list is already red hot.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

But, to me, there was a fire—a huge fire, and I continued twisting to duck red hot planks hurtling from the ceiling toward me.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

red hot

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