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 adverb
steaminess noun

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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Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of steamy was in 1565

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“Steamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steamy. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

steamy

adjective
steamier; steamiest
1
: consisting of, characterized by, or full of steam
2
: hot and humid
steamy weather
3
: erotic
steamily adverb

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