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
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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Inside are nestled a half-dozen standard-size dumplings of your choice, like nothing so much as a clutch of tiny, steamy babies, with a few drifts of black pepper freshly ground over the top.
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Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025
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Despite his efforts not to romanticize his You character Joe Goldberg, Penn Badgley gave the controversial character a steamy send-off.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
Ciara looked stunning in the first selfie and then gave fans a glimpse into her choreography, including a steamy move that puts her legs in the air.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Lopez has been turning up the heat in 2025 with a string of steamy, noteworthy looks.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2025
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Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2025
This post contains details about the fifth and final season of You
Despite his efforts not to romanticize his You character Joe Goldberg, Penn Badgley gave the controversial character a steamy send-off.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
Ciara looked stunning in the first selfie and then gave fans a glimpse into her choreography, including a steamy move that puts her legs in the air.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Lopez has been turning up the heat in 2025 with a string of steamy, noteworthy looks.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2025
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 1 May. 2025.
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