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steamy


steamy

adj \ˈstē-mē\
steam·i·ersteam·i·est

Definition of STEAMY

1
: consisting of, characterized by, or full of steam
2
: intensely or uncomfortably hot: as a : hot and humid <a steamy afternoon> b : sensually hot : erotic <a steamy love scene>
steam·i·ly \-mə-lē\ adverb
steam·i·ness \-mē-nəs\ noun

Examples of STEAMY

  1. It is 92 degrees in steamy Miami this afternoon.
  2. <a steamy scene that earned the movie an R rating>

First Known Use of STEAMY

1565

Rhymes with STEAMY

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