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tulinen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • fiery adj Consisting of, resembling, or full of fire; burning or glowing.
  • hot adj Having or giving off a high temperature.
  • igneous adj Pertaining to or having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire.
  • inflammable adj Capable of burning.
  • passionate adjective Showing or feeling very strong emotion or enthusiasm.
  • spicy adjective Containing spices, or producing a hot, burning sensation on the tongue (usually from chili).
  • superheated adj Heated to a temperature above the normal boiling point without turning to vapour.
  • torrid adj Extremely hot and dry.

Senses

tulinen is used for these senses in English:

  • hot (of food) Spicy, pungent, piquant, as some chilis and other spices are.
  • igneous Pertaining to or having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire.
  • inflammable (figuratively) Easily excited; set off by the slightest excuse; easily enraged or inflamed.
  • passionate Fired with intense feeling.
  • spicy (informal, of flavors) Provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of capsaicin.
  • superheated (figuratively) exceedingly intense or emotional
  • torrid Very hot and dry.

fiery — full definition

  1. adj Consisting of, resembling, or full of fire; burning or glowing.
  2. adj Passionate, quick-tempered, or full of intense emotion.

hot — full definition

  1. adj Having or giving off a high temperature.
  2. adj Very attractive or sexually appealing.
  3. adj Extremely popular, in demand, or currently exciting.
  4. adj Spicy or pungent in taste.
  5. adj Live, active, or ready for use — for example, a hot microphone or a live electrical wire.

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