Hotter

The comparative form of the adjective 'hot'. It describes a higher degree of heat, either in terms of temperature or intensity of a sensation. This can refer to temperature increases in the physical world, such as weather or objects, or figuratively to heightened emotional states, intensity of activity, or spicy food. The word implies a measurable or perceived increase in heat compared to a prior state or a comparative standard. This suggests a scale where something is experiencing or generating greater thermal energy, causing a noticeable difference in its heat level. The context usually helps specify the nature of the heat increase: e.g., ambient temperature, spicy food or a heated competition.

Hotter meaning with examples

• The oven was already hot, but after preheating for another ten minutes, it became even hotter, registering a noticeably higher temperature on the thermometer. The cookies baked faster. We wore oven mitts to handle the tray.
• During the summer, the pavement gets hotter throughout the day due to direct sunlight, making it uncomfortable to walk barefoot. The sun’s radiant energy makes the sidewalk surface feel more blistering. It is impossible to sit there.
• The chili pepper sauce was fiery, and it got hotter with each bite, causing tears to well up in my eyes due to the increasing spice. Eventually it burned so hot I ran for water.
• The debate between the candidates grew increasingly heated, with tempers flaring as each speaker presented their argument. The atmosphere became tense, and the tension could have been cut by a knife.
• As the competition reached its climax, the pace and intensity of the game got hotter, with both teams giving everything. All the players were sweating. The stands exploded with screams.