What is a hot woman? Our definition

Nobody can measure hot, but you know it the second you see it. Five things make it: face, body, presence, style and buzz. Read the whole definition on our page [What defines hot?](/what-defines-hot).

The body counts, in every shape. Skin, legs, curves, the way she moves. The runway no longer sets one size: today's shows cast every body size. The swimsuit cover is different, it rewards a woman who stays in shape. But shape is not a measurement. Slim or curvy, whatever your build gives you, hot women are hot in every shape.

The face you remember. Eyes, smile, the look that makes a photographer keep shooting.

Presence. Hot walks in and the room tilts. You feel it through a screen.

The score. Every recognised sexiest list that names a woman gives her points, whatever her size. Irina Shayk leads today with five lists. A tie is broken by clicks.

See the full list: [hottest women in the world](/hottestwomenintheworld).