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
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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Ahead of the audiobook's release, USA TODAY got an exclusive listen to the creamy, steamy romance.
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 24 June 2025
And recently, Helsinki Airport (HEL) built the world's first runway sauna as an homage to the country's steamy sauna culture.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025
Its moisture-resistant finish is easy to clean and protects the cabinet from the humidity of a steamy shower.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 22 June 2025
Hot, steamy air blowing into Illinois from a heat dome moving east across the country has kicked off at least a week of dangerous heat, with humidity peaking Saturday through Monday.
—Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 24 June 2025
And recently, Helsinki Airport (HEL) built the world's first runway sauna as an homage to the country's steamy sauna culture.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025
Its moisture-resistant finish is easy to clean and protects the cabinet from the humidity of a steamy shower.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 22 June 2025
Hot, steamy air blowing into Illinois from a heat dome moving east across the country has kicked off at least a week of dangerous heat, with humidity peaking Saturday through Monday.
—Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
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 1 Jul. 2025.
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