at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other | used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning |
close in relevance or relationship | (extended meanings, especially of psychological heat) marked by intensity or vehemence especially of passion or enthusiasm |
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances | marked by excited activity |
marked by fidelity to an original | charged or energized with electricity |
rigorously attentive; strict and thorough | having or showing great eagerness or enthusiasm |
crowded | very fast; capable of quick response and great speed |
(of a contest or contestants) evenly matched | made recently |
of textiles | very good; often used in the negative |
confined to specific persons | recently stolen or smuggled |
strictly confined or guarded | having or bringing unusually good luck |
used of hair or haircuts | of a seeker; very near to the object sought |
giving or spending with reluctance | newest or most recent |
fitting closely but comfortably | very popular or successful |
inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information | having or dealing with dangerously high levels of radioactivity |
lacking fresh air | sexually excited or exciting |
| performed or performing with unusually great skill and daring and energy |
| producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves |
| very unpleasant or even dangerous |
| characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense |
| wanted by the police |
| (color) bold and intense |