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 adverb
steaminess noun

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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Hot temperatures, among other triggers like caffeine, steamy showers, spicy food, and stress, can exacerbate the visible effects of rosacea, causing unwanted inflamed flare-ups. Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024 Tech contributions are topped by Alan Silvestri’s smooth and steamy music — a proud and sad trumpet wafts lonesome through out, signaling the restrictive worlds of those who would sacrifice their life for a client and those who would sacrifice their happiness for the public. Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Nov. 2024 This article was originally published on November 30, 2018, but the steamy scenes kept coming. Amy Wilkinson, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2024 Then, there are a few more quick clips of the cast getting steamy with one another, from Maddi and Joe to newcomer Lake with Bradley. Charna Flam, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for steamy 

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of steamy was in 1565

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“Steamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steamy. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

steamy

adjective
steamier; steamiest
1
: consisting of, characterized by, or full of steam
2
: hot and humid
steamy weather
3
: erotic
steamily adverb

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