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Synonyms of hot

120 similar words · 38 opposite words

Another word for hot is heated. Other synonyms of hot are live, alluring, appealing, appetizing and attracting. The opposite of hot is cold.

Synonyms and similar words for hot

adjectiveHaving or giving off a high temperature.

  • heatedMade warm or hot by some means.

adjectiveElectrically charged.

  • liveElectrically charged or energized, usually with a risk of causing electrocution if touched.

adjectivePhysically or sexually attractive.

adjectiveSexual or sexy; involving sexual intercourse or sexual excitement.

adjectiveSexually aroused; randy.

Opposite of hot

adjectiveHaving or giving off a high temperature.

adjectiveElectrically charged.

adjectiveSpicy, pungent, piquant, as some chilis and other spices are.

adjectiveMore antonyms

Meaning of hot

  1. adjective Having or giving off a high temperature.
  2. adjective Feeling the sensation of heat, especially to the point of discomfort.
  3. adjective Feverish; feeling a high fever.

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Questions about synonyms of hot

What is another word for hot?
Hot has 120 synonyms on Word.ws, such as heated, live, alluring, appealing, appetizing, attracting, attractive and catchy.
What is the opposite of hot?
The opposite of hot is cold. Other antonyms of hot are ice-cold, clay-cold and boreal.
What does hot mean?
Hot means having or giving off a high temperature.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: hot (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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