The difference between Red-hot and White-hot

When used as adjectives, red-hot means heated to the point that it glows with a visible red color, whereas white-hot means hot enough to glow with a bright white light.


check bellow for the other definitions of Red-hot and White-hot

  1. Red-hot as an adjective:

    Heated to the point that it glows with a visible red color.

    Examples:

    "The smith's apprentice was still wary of manipulating the red-hot metal."

  2. Red-hot as an adjective (hyperbolic):

    very hot

    Examples:

    "that curry was red-hot"

  3. Red-hot as an adjective:

    Emotionally charged, especially with anger or enthusiasm.

    Examples:

    "He really delivered a red-hot speech today."

  4. Red-hot as an adjective:

    Having a very strong sexual appeal.

    Examples:

    "Did you see that red-hot picture of Liv Tyler in today's paper?"

  5. Red-hot as an adjective:

    Very fresh, new, recent and up to date.

    Examples:

    "Tune in at ten to catch this red-hot story!"

  1. Red-hot as a noun (dated, US):

  1. White-hot as an adjective:

    Hot enough to glow with a bright white light.

  2. White-hot as an adjective (by extension):

    Extremely fervid or zealous.

  3. White-hot as an adjective:

    Blazing.

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