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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Live With Kelly and Mark just got a steamy pick-me-up stronger than a shot of morning espresso.
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
On March 5, things get rather steamy with the debut of the limited series Vladimir.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
Considerations Before Starting Wood is absorbent, and moisture in the air from pots of boiling water and steamy entrees can cause wood cabinets to expand and contract.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
The duo is best known for playing hockey duo Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander on the steamy series, produced by Crave.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 1 Mar. 2026
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
On March 5, things get rather steamy with the debut of the limited series Vladimir.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
Considerations Before Starting Wood is absorbent, and moisture in the air from pots of boiling water and steamy entrees can cause wood cabinets to expand and contract.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
The duo is best known for playing hockey duo Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander on the steamy series, produced by Crave.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 1 Mar. 2026
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 9 Mar. 2026.
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