sweaty

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

Synonyms

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

Examples of sweaty in a Sentence

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

Made of breathable Tencel, this moisture-wicking bedding set helps even the sweatiest sleepers find comfort on hot summer nights. —Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 19 July 2025

Thousands of people just bought the same chilly protection against summer’s sweatiest days. —Clint Davis, People.com, 4 July 2025

And even if your skin isn't oily year-round, these are perfect picks for sweatier summer months, too. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Apr. 2025

Designed to set makeup and shield the the face with sun protection, the 70 percent organic formula has a matte finish to keep shine at bay even on the sweatiest of summer days. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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