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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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But within the valuation data for the red-hot chip sector, there is a warning for investors in a hot pocket of an industry that has been cyclical for decades.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

That should pave the way for the red-hot commodity chemical trade to unwind.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Geothermal energy systems require electronics that can function deep underground, where surrounding rock can glow red-hot.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

It has a faint, almost red-hot intensity; it’s not aggressive, but assertive.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Half buried in a rising tide of red-hot treasure, they struggled and yelled as Harry thrust the sword through the handle of Hufflepuff’s cup, hooking it onto the blade.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling