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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Operating somewhere between the steamy formlessness of Topdown Dialectic and the tactile throb of Shackleton, Vasin uncovers some of his most distinctive rhythms by mutating the space surrounding his samples.
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Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
They’re made from a cotton-blend fabric that keeps you cool on steamy spring and summer commutes, and have a five-pocket design that effortlessly combines polish with function.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
There are also three additional pools—a lap pool, a cold plunge pool, and a steamy whirlpool—for every kind of swim.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Prepare in just a few minutes in the microwave until the peppers are steamy and cheesy.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
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Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 13 Apr. 2026
They’re made from a cotton-blend fabric that keeps you cool on steamy spring and summer commutes, and have a five-pocket design that effortlessly combines polish with function.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
There are also three additional pools—a lap pool, a cold plunge pool, and a steamy whirlpool—for every kind of swim.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Prepare in just a few minutes in the microwave until the peppers are steamy and cheesy.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 9 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 16 Apr. 2026.
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