muggy

adjective

ˈmə-gē How to pronounce muggy (audio)
Definition of muggynext
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 Crowds gather for the New York Kicks' victory parade in Manhattan this muggy morning. — Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 18 June 2026 The weather forecast calls for hot and muggy conditions with thunderstorms possible. — ABC News, 11 June 2026 While pitching might be tough for the Mets right now, home runs were certainly not at a premium on a hot, muggy afternoon at Citi Field. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026 On muggy days, the air outside your vehicle contains a large amount of water vapor. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for muggy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for muggy
  1. humid
  2. damp
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  • The threat is currently limited by weak instability, but conditions are expected to become more favorable as warmer, more humid air pushes north.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 21 July 2026
  • Signs of Disease Cucumbers are highly susceptible to plant diseases in humid climates, including fungal and bacterial leaf spot, downy mildew, powdery mildew, and viruses.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 20 July 2026
Definition of humid
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  • Be careful not to leave the upholstery to dry in a humid or damp area, as that might just introduce mold or a stale water smell, Micetich says.
    — Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026
  • The best way to clean most microwaves is to wipe them down with a damp cloth and a touch of mild dish soap.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of damp

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