red-hot

🇺🇸 /ˌred ˈhɑːt/ 🇬🇧 /ˌred ˈhɒt/
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adjective
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extremely hot, glowing red from heat

The red-hot poker burned my hand when I touched it.

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intense, passionate

She was red-hot with anger after hearing the news.

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very popular or in demand

The red-hot movie was sold out for the weekend.

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likely to win or succeed

He was the red-hot favorite to win the tournament.

translation

adj. extremely hot, glowing red from heat; intense, passionate; very popular or in demand; likely to win or succeed