torrid

adjective4

1. •
   Very hot and dry.
2. •
   Full of intense emotions arising from sexual love; ardent and passionate.

   • It was left to the famed Greek philosopher, Plato, writing some two hundred years later, to bring out the torrid details of these kinky islanders. — 2005
3. •
   (UK) Full of difficulty.

   • Tomás O'Leary had a torrid time behind the forwards, fumbling on the floor, hesitant with his kicks. — 2010
4. •
   (US) [of a streak, form, etc.] Good; impressive; hot.