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
Vibrant personalities aboard the bus and later in Lagos replace the muggy atmosphere of their rural home, the low hum of passengers gossiping and rapidly exchanging political opinions supplanting the buzz of insects as a sonic backdrop.
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Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
On a muggy Florida night, Burton held off Kyle Busch by less than half a second to win the summer race.
—Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Sporting pit vents for muggy days, pockets galore, and the ability to be packed into a pocket, this jacket ticks all the boxes for a high-quality rain jacket.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
Running a dehumidifier in your office during the muggiest months of the year can also help keep mold at bay.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025
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Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
On a muggy Florida night, Burton held off Kyle Busch by less than half a second to win the summer race.
—Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Sporting pit vents for muggy days, pockets galore, and the ability to be packed into a pocket, this jacket ticks all the boxes for a high-quality rain jacket.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
Running a dehumidifier in your office during the muggiest months of the year can also help keep mold at bay.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muggy
Adjective
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The hot and humid weather is expected to persist through the weekend, with temperatures in the low 90s and heat index values ranging from the 90s to the low 100s on Saturday and Sunday.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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Millions of Americans were urged to stay indoors Friday as hot and humid conditions were expected to blanket large portions of the U.S. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued heat advisories across some 13 states, while an extreme heat warning was in effect for southern Arizona.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Ice cubes, steamers, or a damp cloth and iron can gently rehydrate and lift carpet fibers back into shape without damaging them.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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So, to clean your white vegan leather sneakers, take a damp cloth dipped in soapy water and wipe them.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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“Muggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muggy. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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