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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After a long day, there’s nothing quite like a steamy shower to unwind.
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Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Once upon a time, she and Heughan’s steamy, kilt-ripping scenes were the talk of the town—and sparked incessant, baseless speculation about the nature of their off-screen relationship.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026
The sport has certainly gained some heat since Jacob Tierney’s Crave/HBO Max series Heated Rivalry has taken audiences by storm in recent months, a steamy TV adaptation of Rachel Reid’s homoerotic Game Changer romantasy hockey novels.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Summer can be steamy, so aim for early morning visits and bring plenty of water.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
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Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
Once upon a time, she and Heughan’s steamy, kilt-ripping scenes were the talk of the town—and sparked incessant, baseless speculation about the nature of their off-screen relationship.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026
The sport has certainly gained some heat since Jacob Tierney’s Crave/HBO Max series Heated Rivalry has taken audiences by storm in recent months, a steamy TV adaptation of Rachel Reid’s homoerotic Game Changer romantasy hockey novels.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
Summer can be steamy, so aim for early morning visits and bring plenty of water.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 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 26 Feb. 2026.
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