steamier; steamiest
1
: consisting of, characterized by, or full of steam
2
: intensely or uncomfortably hot: such as
a
: hot and humid
a steamy afternoon
b
: sensually hot : erotic
a steamy love scene
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Examples of steamy in a Sentence
It is 92 degrees in steamy Miami this afternoon.
a steamy scene that earned the movie an R rating
Recent Examples on the Web
The groove is even steamier, minimalist synth-funk with hints of jazz underscoring a stellar falsetto from the artist as a young man on a mission.
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Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2024
The announcement of the project, originally shared to social media without detail, also included a steamy photo which features a shirtless V leaning against a wall, with his hand grabbing the waistband of his pants.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 25 June 2024
These vintage photos elicited memories not just for former guests, but the ones serving up those steamy slices of pie.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2024
In our current bout of steamy weather, a swimming session is an enticing way to lower the temperature.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2024
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Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2024
The announcement of the project, originally shared to social media without detail, also included a steamy photo which features a shirtless V leaning against a wall, with his hand grabbing the waistband of his pants.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 25 June 2024
These vintage photos elicited memories not just for former guests, but the ones serving up those steamy slices of pie.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2024
In our current bout of steamy weather, a swimming session is an enticing way to lower the temperature.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2024
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“Steamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steamy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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