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
Saturday morning in the Bay Area was muggy and mild, if not warm.
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Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Under this setup, rain chances remain low, but the changing atmospheric conditions will lead to warmer and somewhat muggy weather through the first part of the week.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Feb. 2026
On muggy evenings, her children wore their bathing suits and ran around in the splash pads; on cooler nights, the family played Uno.
—The Editors, Curbed, 15 Dec. 2025
Has this summer been muggier than usual?
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
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Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Under this setup, rain chances remain low, but the changing atmospheric conditions will lead to warmer and somewhat muggy weather through the first part of the week.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Feb. 2026
On muggy evenings, her children wore their bathing suits and ran around in the splash pads; on cooler nights, the family played Uno.
—The Editors, Curbed, 15 Dec. 2025
Has this summer been muggier than usual?
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for muggy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for muggy
Adjective
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Mildew is a common problem on outdoor cushions, especially in humid conditions.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Whether exploring a hot, humid environment or trying to get rest and relief on a plane or cruise where the air feels stuffy, a small handheld mini fan is a great asset.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Clean Outdoor Furniture — Including the Undersides Vacuum cushions on all sides and wipe down the frames with a damp cloth.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Between damp docks, muddy trails, and the occasional drizzle, they were quickly soaked and scuffed.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Muggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muggy. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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