sweatier; sweatiest
Synonyms of sweatynext
1
: causing sweat
a sweaty day
sweaty work
2
: wet or stained with or smelling of sweat
sweaty socks
sweatily adverb
sweatiness noun

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.
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For me, that means sweaty days in the sun with plenty of SPF, picnics in the park sardine-style, and sweltering subway platforms. Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 31 May 2026 But on a sweaty afternoon in Paris, where temperatures again pushed 90 degrees Fahrenheit, Djokovic was reeled in from two sets to love by the boy from Brazil, who many have tipped for the very top. Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 29 May 2026 They’re made with sweat-wicking fabric to keep you dry on sweaty days. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026 Summer is hot and sweaty, so this waterproof formula that keeps makeup in tact for 36 hours is a no-brainer. Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sweaty

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sweaty was in the 14th century

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“Sweaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweaty. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

sweaty

adjective
sweatier; sweatiest
1
: causing sweat
sweaty work
2
: wet or stained with or smelling of sweat
sweaty socks
sweatily adverb
sweatiness noun

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