MUGGY Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

muggy

adjective

ˈmə-gē

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 The rankings also accounted for humidity comfort and gave boosts to stretches of road that experience less than five muggy days. —

Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026 While the last few days were mostly muggy with high dew points around 62 degrees Fahrenheit, putting a damper on potential wildfires, the next several days will see lower dew points, according to Royse. —

Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026 The advancing hot, dry air is actually heavier than muggy air, and this dry air pushes the moist air upward, disrupting the cap. —

Perry Samson, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 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 See All Example Sentences for muggy

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Weather service meteorologist Frank Pereira said the system that produced the storms, including high winds and hail, was moving eastward Thursday, fueled by cool air from Canada clashing with warm, humid air from the South.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Standard binder sleeves can help prevent photographs from sticking together in humid conditions, while large zip-top bags can protect albums and stacks of prints from moisture exposure.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 June 2026