as in humid
containing or characterized by an uncomfortable amount of moisture
the air was so muggy we felt we just had to go for a swim
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Recent Examples of muggy
But yesterday, Kaia Gerber braved the muggy, post-monsoon conditions in an outfit that could withstand New York’s flooding subways and also work for dinner at The Odeon.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 June 2025
Overnight lows will be in the low to mid 70s with muggy conditions to continue through the overnight hours.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2025
Seven more would make their way through the tiny opening as 10 inmates fled from the New Orleans jail and into the warm, muggy night.
—Rafael Romo, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
Vibrant personalities aboard the bus and later in Lagos replace the muggy atmosphere of their rural home, the low hum of passengers gossiping and rapidly exchanging political opinions supplanting the buzz of insects as a sonic backdrop.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 June 2025
Overnight lows will be in the low to mid 70s with muggy conditions to continue through the overnight hours.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2025
Seven more would make their way through the tiny opening as 10 inmates fled from the New Orleans jail and into the warm, muggy night.
—Rafael Romo, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
Vibrant personalities aboard the bus and later in Lagos replace the muggy atmosphere of their rural home, the low hum of passengers gossiping and rapidly exchanging political opinions supplanting the buzz of insects as a sonic backdrop.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muggy
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More chances for rain come to Kansas City Friday night after a hot and humid day, with heat index values forecast near 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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Tiffany ambassador Pharrell Williams put in a brief appearance at the event, only staying long enough for a few photos before heading back out into the hot and humid night.—
Kelly Wetherille,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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One of the worst times to mow the lawn is when the leaf blades are damp from rain, irrigation, or dew.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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Washing dishes and cleaning your sink will remove possible attractions for pests and breeding grounds for mold or other smells that gather in a damp sink.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
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“Muggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muggy. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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