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
As dusk descends on a muggy August evening at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, smoke and sweat hang in the air.
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Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 17 July 2025
Thursday is forecasted to see similar muggy, tropical weather.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 16 July 2025
During a muggy Tuesday afternoon in early July, nearly a dozen blue-collar residents hoping to walk away a few bucks richer spent their lunch break playing the slots.
—Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
On a hot, muggy night in Boston, Freeland surrendered just three runs on four hits over 5 2/3 innings.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 9 July 2025
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Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 17 July 2025
Thursday is forecasted to see similar muggy, tropical weather.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 16 July 2025
During a muggy Tuesday afternoon in early July, nearly a dozen blue-collar residents hoping to walk away a few bucks richer spent their lunch break playing the slots.
—Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
On a hot, muggy night in Boston, Freeland surrendered just three runs on four hits over 5 2/3 innings.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muggy
Adjective
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Partly sunny, hot and humid. ⛸️ Beloved Downtown ice rink set to move from Fountain Square.—
Randy Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Aug. 2025
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From the rainforests of Central and South America to the savannas of northern Australia, the world’s equatorial regions are home to thousands of unique bird species, from macaws to toucans to hummingbirds, who thrive in hot and humid environments.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Use a damp cloth or sponge to wipe off the paste, using gentle pressure and scrubbing.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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Flyer gone damp in his hand, creases shredding how cut cotton would.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Muggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muggy. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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