sultrier; sultriest
Definition of sultry
1a
: very hot and humid : sweltering
a sultry day
b
: burning hot : torrid
a sultry sun
2a
: hot with passion or anger
b
: exciting or capable of exciting strong sexual desire
sultry glances
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The first known use of sultry was in 1594
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