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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The steamy trend is catching steam.
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Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The skin should look dry and slightly blistered, the potato should give with a gentle squeeze, and after cutting in, the flesh should look fluffy and steamy.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The steamy experience by Watershed Saunas is steps from the town core, yet feels a world away.
—New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
But with its striking glaciers, craggy peaks, and steamy geysers, Iceland can fill up an entire vacation – so the challenge for the casual visitor is figuring out what to cram into a short stay.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026
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Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The skin should look dry and slightly blistered, the potato should give with a gentle squeeze, and after cutting in, the flesh should look fluffy and steamy.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
The steamy experience by Watershed Saunas is steps from the town core, yet feels a world away.
—New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
But with its striking glaciers, craggy peaks, and steamy geysers, Iceland can fill up an entire vacation – so the challenge for the casual visitor is figuring out what to cram into a short stay.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 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 8 Apr. 2026.
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