as in humid
containing or characterized by an uncomfortable amount of moisture
the air was so muggy we felt we just had to go for a swim
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Recent Examples of muggy
Moisture blown northward from the Gulf of Mexico is fueling the muggy weather, Asherman told The Associated Press.
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Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Generally, during the summer months, dew points have to climb between 55 and 65 degrees before the weather feels sticky and muggy, according to the weather service.
—Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
Like the rest of the state, winters there are bitterly cold, summers are hot, muggy, and buggy.
—Paddy O'Connell, Outside Online, 1 May 2025
His 90-pitch slog on a muggy 88-degree night began after an eight-pitch first inning.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025
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Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
Generally, during the summer months, dew points have to climb between 55 and 65 degrees before the weather feels sticky and muggy, according to the weather service.
—Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
Like the rest of the state, winters there are bitterly cold, summers are hot, muggy, and buggy.
—Paddy O'Connell, Outside Online, 1 May 2025
His 90-pitch slog on a muggy 88-degree night began after an eight-pitch first inning.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muggy
Adjective
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Despite players on both teams suffering cramps on a hot and humid night, both teams were willing to wait it out.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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After a hot and humid few weeks in North Texas, August will come to a close with rain chances and cooler temperatures.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Aug. 2025
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How To Get Rid Of Streaks On A TV Screen To get rid of streaks on your screen, use a damp microfiber cloth and move it in one direction.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 Aug. 2025
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Once that’s done, use a clean, damp microfiber cloth to remove any excess product.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Muggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muggy. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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