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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Ahead of the audiobook's release, USA TODAY got an exclusive listen to the creamy, steamy romance. 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

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 30 Jun. 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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