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 | (used of verbs (e.g. `to run') and participial adjectives (e.g. `running' in `running water')) expressing action rather than a state of being |
(extended meanings, especially of psychological heat) marked by intensity or vehemence especially of passion or enthusiasm | characterized by energetic activity |
marked by excited activity | tending to become more severe or wider in scope |
charged or energized with electricity | disposed to take action or effectuate change |
having or showing great eagerness or enthusiasm | (of e.g. volcanoes) erupting or liable to erupt |
very fast; capable of quick response and great speed | (of e.g. volcanoes) capable of erupting |
made recently | full of activity or engaged in continuous activity |
very good; often used in the negative | exerting influence or producing a change or effect |
recently stolen or smuggled | engaged in full-time work |
having or bringing unusually good luck | expressing that the subject of the sentence has the semantic function of actor: |
of a seeker; very near to the object sought | (of the sun) characterized by an increased occurrence of sunspots and flares and radio emissions |
newest or most recent | in operation |
very popular or successful | taking part in an activity |
having or dealing with dangerously high levels of radioactivity | engaged in or ready for military or naval operations |
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 | |