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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Anyone remember their steamy ménage à trois with Vanessa (Jessica Szohr)?
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Laura Lane, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The steamy hockey series, which will unfold similarly to Bridgerton with a main couple centered in each season, has been renewed for a Season 2.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Crack a window or run the fan for 10 to 15 minutes after showering, even if the room no longer looks steamy.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Netflix is giving the first look at Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein’s steamy romantic comedy.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
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Laura Lane, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
The steamy hockey series, which will unfold similarly to Bridgerton with a main couple centered in each season, has been renewed for a Season 2.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Crack a window or run the fan for 10 to 15 minutes after showering, even if the room no longer looks steamy.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Netflix is giving the first look at Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein’s steamy romantic comedy.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 30 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 May. 2026.
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