steamy

adjective

ˈstē-mē 

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

steamily

ˈstē-mə-lē 

adverb

steaminess

ˈstē-mē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of steamy

• sexy
• erotic

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Since then, the couple have avoided cooking steamy dishes. —Nilesh Christopher Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026

The new spot is slated to open in late spring and promises the same delicious options — savory bahn mi sandwiches, steamy bowls of pho, Korean corn dogs, and more — found at its original location in Steele Creek. —Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026

This means that one book can be a rom-com, the next a mystery novella, the next a steamy thriller. —Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2026

Since then, the couple have avoided cooking steamy dishes. —Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for steamy

• creamy
• dreamy
• seamy

Kids Definition

steamy

adjective

ˈstē-mē 

steamier; steamiest

1

: consisting of, characterized by, or full of steam

2

: hot and humid

steamy weather

3

: erotic

steamily

-mə-lē 

adverb