noun

hotness

Hotness (noun) means the state or quality of being hot. Example: “The hotness of the curry caught him off guard.”

noun

The state or quality of being hot.

"The hotness of the curry caught him off guard."

How to use hotness

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishJust heat, described as a quality — how hot something is.

hotnesses plural

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The _____ of the curry caught him off guard.

From Old English hātnes, hot + -ness.

Origin: Old English

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What does “hotness” mean?

The word “hotness” means the state or quality of being hot. In plain terms, just heat, described as a quality — how hot something is.

How do you use “hotness” in a sentence?

Here is “hotness” used in a sentence: “The hotness of the curry caught him off guard.”

What part of speech is “hotness”?

“Hotness” is a noun.

Where does the word “hotness” come from?

The word “hotness” comes from Old English. From Old English hātnes, hot + -ness.

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