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
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It is 92 degrees in steamy Miami this afternoon.
a steamy scene that earned the movie an R rating
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From May to September, Florida weather is best described as—steamy.
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Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Romance, steamy chemistry, and loads of pettiness — these are the staples of Love Island USA.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Mika Abdalla has become a breakout star, captivating audiences with her role as Allie Hayes in Prime Video’s steamy hockey series Off Campus.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 2 June 2026
After strong thunderstorms swept across the Kansas City area early Monday, a hot and steamy day is on tap for the metro, according to the National Weather Service.
—Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
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Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Romance, steamy chemistry, and loads of pettiness — these are the staples of Love Island USA.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Mika Abdalla has become a breakout star, captivating audiences with her role as Allie Hayes in Prime Video’s steamy hockey series Off Campus.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 2 June 2026
After strong thunderstorms swept across the Kansas City area early Monday, a hot and steamy day is on tap for the metro, according to the National Weather Service.
—Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
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“Steamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steamy. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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