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
Synonyms of steamy
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
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Crushed black olives and eucalyptus produce the cleansing soap formula, applied onto the skin in a steamy chamber for the ultimate purification ritual.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
The steamy connection between the characters — Canadian Shane Hollander and Russian Ilya Rozanov — has attracted fans to both the show and the sport itself, with the NHL seeing a boost in ticket sales by one estimate.
—Fernanda Figueroa, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Viewers have flocked to theaters over the weekend, no doubt in part thanks to a steamy press tour which revved up excitement for the film.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Whitney shepherds a sky-high Henry from the dance floor, where things were getting steamy, to a glory hole, presumably so the Industry FX guy can show off his derring-do.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
The steamy connection between the characters — Canadian Shane Hollander and Russian Ilya Rozanov — has attracted fans to both the show and the sport itself, with the NHL seeing a boost in ticket sales by one estimate.
—Fernanda Figueroa, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Viewers have flocked to theaters over the weekend, no doubt in part thanks to a steamy press tour which revved up excitement for the film.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Whitney shepherds a sky-high Henry from the dance floor, where things were getting steamy, to a glory hole, presumably so the Industry FX guy can show off his derring-do.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Steamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steamy. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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