1. the quality or state of being hot; high temperature
2. the quality of being spicy or peppery in flavor
3. the quality of being sexually attractive or desirable
Usage: informal; slang

Examples

• The hotness of the desert sun made it difficult to stay outside for long.
• I had to drink water because of the hotness of the curry.
• The thermometer measured the hotness of the room at 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
• She complained about the hotness of the summer weather.
• The hotness of the peppers in the salsa made my eyes water.