surprisingly hot

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "surprisingly hot" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is unexpectedly warm or has a higher temperature than anticipated. Example: "The coffee was surprisingly hot, even after sitting on the counter for an hour."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Wiki

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

17 human-written examples

The defeat was a fitting bookend to a series that went well for the surprisingly hot Orioles.

The New York Times - Sports

On a surprisingly hot September afternoon, the British film director Andrea Arnold lowered herself into the water.

The New Yorker

It was clean enough, though the bathroom tiles could have used a good scrubbing, and the shower was surprisingly hot.

The New York Times - Travel

Hymenoplasty, the operation through which a woman's virginity is restored, is a surprisingly hot topic on Iranian weblogs.

The Guardian - Opinion

So not surprisingly, "Hot in Cleveland" is a pastiche of classics — a little bit "Cheers" and "Frasier," a little bit "The Golden Girls".

The New York Times - Arts

A Wave of Deals Bankers may be only too happy to leave beaches behind for the surprisingly hot mergers and acquisitions market.

The New York Times

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

42 human-written examples

The four-bedroom house in Aberdeen, Washington – complete with a wall punched by young Kurt and "shag carpeting" – is surprisingly not hot property: earlier this year the sale price was dropped by $100,000 to just $400,000.

The Guardian - Music

Make your way toward Bucktown to HotChocolate, which serves entrees like whitefish with black beluga lentils, a part-Gruyère macaroni and cheese and lamb with organic grits, and also — not surprisingly — extraordinary hot chocolate.

The New York Times - Travel

Surprisingly, a hot bath might make it harder for you to drift off: Doing anything that raises your body temperature too close to bedtime may actually hinder you from falling asleep, because your body needs to cool to a certain temperature in order to reach a sound slumber, says J. Todd Arnedt, PhD, director of the University of Michigan Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program.

Huffington Post

For someone who eventually developed a reputation as a cantankerous old shut-in, Highsmith emerges here as a surprisingly romantic, hot-blooded, sociable and social-climbing creature.

The New York Times

The potential upsets to this delicate equation are also the crowd-pleasers: Sophia Vergara and Betty White, who've put in strong, consistently goofy turns as the foreigner we love to giggle at and the granny we love to giggle at, in MF and the surprisingly-funny "Hot In Cleveland".

Huffington Post

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "surprisingly hot" to convey an unexpected or unanticipated high temperature. It is effective when the level of heat is noteworthy or contrary to expectations.

Common error

Avoid using "surprisingly hot" in situations where heat is expected. For instance, describing a desert as "surprisingly hot" is redundant. Instead, reserve the phrase for situations where the heat is genuinely unexpected or out of the ordinary.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "surprisingly hot" functions primarily as a pre-modifying adjective phrase. It adds descriptive detail by emphasizing that the level of heat is unexpected or contrary to typical expectations. Ludwig examples show its usage in describing unexpected temperatures in various contexts.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

News & Media

50%

Wiki

25%

Science

10%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Social Media

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "surprisingly hot" is a grammatically sound and commonly used phrase to describe an unexpected level of heat. Ludwig AI confirms its correct usage. It appears frequently in news media and wiki sources, indicating a neutral register suitable for various contexts. When using this phrase, ensure the heat is genuinely unexpected. Alternatives like "unexpectedly warm" or "unusually heated" can be considered for nuanced meanings. Overall, it’s a versatile phrase for conveying unexpected thermal experiences.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

surprisingly warm

Similar to 'surprisingly hot', but emphasizes warmth over intense heat.

unexpectedly warm

Focuses on the temperature being warmer than anticipated, rather than specifically 'hot'.

surprisingly intense heat

Highlights the unexpected intensity of the heat.

unusually heated

Implies a departure from the norm in terms of temperature.

unexpectedly scorching

Emphasizes a more intense level of heat than 'surprisingly hot'.

surprisingly scalding

Describes a heat capable of burning, stronger than 'hot'.

unexpectedly fiery

Suggests a heat that is akin to fire, more metaphorical.

unexpectedly torrid

Suggests a heat that is passionate or intensely hot.

surprisingly sweltering

Describes a humid and oppressively hot environment.

unexpectedly blazing

Emphasizes a very intense and bright heat.

FAQs

How can I use "surprisingly hot" in a sentence?

You can use "surprisingly hot" to describe an unexpected temperature. For example, "The coffee was surprisingly hot, even after sitting out for an hour".

What are some alternatives to saying "surprisingly hot"?

You can use alternatives like "unexpectedly warm" or "unusually heated" depending on the specific context.

Is it correct to use "surprisingly hot" to describe food?

Yes, "surprisingly hot" can be used to describe the temperature of food or beverages when they are unexpectedly hot. For instance, "The soup was surprisingly hot, so I had to wait before eating it".

What's the difference between "surprisingly hot" and "unbearably hot"?

"Surprisingly hot" implies unexpected heat, while "unbearably hot" suggests a level of heat that is difficult to tolerate.