sweaty

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adjective

ˈswe-tē 

sweatier; sweatiest

1

: causing sweat

a sweaty day

sweaty work

2

: wet or stained with or smelling of sweat

sweaty socks

sweatily

ˈswe-tə-lē 

adverb

sweatiness

ˈswe-tē-nəs 

noun

sweatiness

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noun

sweat·​i·​ness |ēnə̇s 

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plural -es

: the quality or state of being sweaty

Synonyms of sweaty

Adjective

• difficult
• challenging
• tough
• rigorous
• demanding
• hard
• heavy
• formidable

Examples of sweaty in a Sentence

Adjective

a hot and sweaty afternoon

We were hot and sweaty after playing basketball.

My clothes are all sweaty from my workout.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The result is sweaty humans ready to blame something, anything—even corn that’s just doing its thing. — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 14 July 2026

Never apply deodorants on sweaty skin, as this can trap bacteria and worsen odor. — Julia Landwehr, Health, 9 July 2026

For months, teams have strategized about how best to prepare their athletes for this kind of heat and humidity—with post-training saunas, hot-water immersion, sweaty outdoor workouts, and heat-training camps. — Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026

Finally, the Loma cork footbed wicks away moisture, which adds to the shoe’s overall comfort by preventing wet, sweaty feet (that can lead to blisters). — Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sweaty

• betty
• chetty
• jetty
• petit
• yeti
• confetti
• libretti
• spaghetti
• spermaceti

Kids Definition

sweaty

adjective

ˈswet-ē 

sweatier; sweatiest

1

: causing sweat

sweaty work

2

: wet or stained with or smelling of sweat

sweaty socks

sweatily

ˈswet-ᵊl-ē 

adverb

sweatiness

ˈswet-ē-nəs 

noun