Temperature: English Vocabulary List

characterized by intense and oppressive heat

"The desert is torrid."

"We had to stop our hike because the torrid heat of the afternoon made it impossible to continue walking comfortably."

extreme heat, often associated with flames or burning

"Flaming arrows flew fast."

"The flaming torch lit up the dark cave and revealed ancient paintings on the walls that had not been seen for thousands of years."

having a temperature that is only slightly warm

"Water is lukewarm."

"The lukewarm bathwater provided a comforting sensation after his long and strenuous journey."

very cold

"The weather is arctic."

"Bundled up in layers, we ventured out into the arctic air, hoping to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights."

freezing as though having sub-zero temperatures

"The water is glacial."

"The glacial ice cave was so cold that our breath instantly turned to frost on the frigid air."