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
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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 walk-in shower felt especially luxurious.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
When entering a steamy car, turn on the air conditioning but turn off recirculation to keep stale air from cycling.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Following steamy challenges and dramatic recouplings, the June 7 episode saw the first Islander dumped from the villa, shortly after bombshell Corbin Mims mixed things up for some pairings.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
The pair, who had a steamy on-screen romance on the ABC drama, chatted about their recent TV roles and reflected on working together.
—Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 7 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
When entering a steamy car, turn on the air conditioning but turn off recirculation to keep stale air from cycling.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Following steamy challenges and dramatic recouplings, the June 7 episode saw the first Islander dumped from the villa, shortly after bombshell Corbin Mims mixed things up for some pairings.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
The pair, who had a steamy on-screen romance on the ABC drama, chatted about their recent TV roles and reflected on working together.
—Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 7 June 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 14 Jun. 2026.
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