ˈɑːdənt ˈɑɹdənt ˈfɝ.vənt ˈfɜː.vənt ˈfɝ.vɪd ˈfɜː.vɪd ˈfaɪəɹi pəːˈfəːvɪd ˈtɔɹɪd ˈtɒɹɪd extremely hot and dry the torrid heat of the noonday sun emotionally charged and vigorously energetic a torrid dance torrid jazz bands hot trumpets and torrid rhythms characterized by intense emotion ardent love an ardent lover a fervent desire to change society a fervent admirer fiery oratory an impassioned appeal a torrid love affair