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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After the soapy drama series became a viral hit over the summer due to its unapologetically provocative and steamy content, Netflix, who had initially acquired the show from Starz, quickly ordered a second season, and is now just days away from beginning production in North Carolina.
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Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
Manville and Strong crackle together — their chemistry is steamy and genuine and, in some of the production’s best moments, after all terrible secrets have been revealed, so is their body-wracking devastation.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
At the core, as has been noted after the release of the teaser a couple months ago, is the steamy, forbidden relationship between Catherine Earnshaw (Robbie) and Heathcliff (Elordi).
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025
Their steamy routine was a sharp take with plenty of kicks and twists.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
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Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025
Manville and Strong crackle together — their chemistry is steamy and genuine and, in some of the production’s best moments, after all terrible secrets have been revealed, so is their body-wracking devastation.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
At the core, as has been noted after the release of the teaser a couple months ago, is the steamy, forbidden relationship between Catherine Earnshaw (Robbie) and Heathcliff (Elordi).
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025
Their steamy routine was a sharp take with plenty of kicks and twists.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
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“Steamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steamy. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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