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
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One picture showed her and Gomez, 30, embracing and sharing a steamy kiss by the beach.
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Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Since a steamy cup of hot cocoa by your in-room fireplace is an absolute must, coffee bar stations are stocked with an assortment of artisan mixes by Sorrento, along with herbal teas and coffee.
—Jennie Nunn, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Bringing your phone or speaker into a steamy bathroom daily can result in damage from moisture and humidity.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The first season is inspired by the second installment of Reid’s series by focusing on the steamy and secret affair of arch rivals, Storrie’s Rozanov of the Boston Raiders and Williams’ Shane Hollander of the Montreal Metros.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
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Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Since a steamy cup of hot cocoa by your in-room fireplace is an absolute must, coffee bar stations are stocked with an assortment of artisan mixes by Sorrento, along with herbal teas and coffee.
—Jennie Nunn, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Bringing your phone or speaker into a steamy bathroom daily can result in damage from moisture and humidity.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
The first season is inspired by the second installment of Reid’s series by focusing on the steamy and secret affair of arch rivals, Storrie’s Rozanov of the Boston Raiders and Williams’ Shane Hollander of the Montreal Metros.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for steamy
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“Steamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steamy. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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