steamy

adjective

ˈstē-mē 

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

ˈstē-mə-lē 

adverb

steaminess

ˈstē-mē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of steamy

• sexy
• erotic

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

Recent Examples on the Web

After a worrisome Wednesday, the Falcons responded with an encouraging Thursday in their joint practice session with the Colts at Grand Park Sports Campus, which hosted its last-ever training camp session on a steamy mid-August afternoon. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The books follow Feyre Archeron in the faerie lands of Prythian and her steamy love story with the High Lord of the Night Court, Rhysand. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

The morning was already steamy, and much of the park remained exposed to the bright Catalonian sun. — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

The two engaged in steamy PDA on the carpet too; a video shared by DeuxMoi showed Travis grabbing his wife’s butt before the two shared a passionate kiss. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for steamy

• creamy
• dreamy
• seamy

Kids Definition

steamy

adjective

ˈstē-mē 

steamier; steamiest

1

: consisting of, characterized by, or full of steam

2

: hot and humid

steamy weather

3

: erotic

steamily

-mə-lē 

adverb