as in sexy
of, relating to, exciting, or expressing sexual attraction or desire
a steamy scene that earned the movie an R rating
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Recent Examples of steamy
Despite the steamy summer weather, one of the best times to visit is June because that’s when waterlilies are in full bloom.
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Bonnie Gross, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2025
After a few months of dating rumors, the couple has gone Instagram official, with the rapper sharing a slew of steamy snaps featuring the NFL star Sunday (June 1).
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 2 June 2025
Among the snaps was a cozy shot of her and Diggs cuddled up on a yacht during their steamy Memorial Day weekend in Miami.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 June 2025
The pregnant singer-songwriter, 37, shared new steamy photos for her new Savage x Fenty campaign on Instagram.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 30 May 2025
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Bonnie Gross, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2025
After a few months of dating rumors, the couple has gone Instagram official, with the rapper sharing a slew of steamy snaps featuring the NFL star Sunday (June 1).
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 2 June 2025
Among the snaps was a cozy shot of her and Diggs cuddled up on a yacht during their steamy Memorial Day weekend in Miami.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 June 2025
The pregnant singer-songwriter, 37, shared new steamy photos for her new Savage x Fenty campaign on Instagram.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steamy
Adjective
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People magazine named him one of the sexiest men that year.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2025
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And, depending on each event’s everyday price, some of the $25 deals wind up being sexier than others.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
20 May 2025
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On Wednesday, attendees — who were paired up four times throughout the evening — followed conversation prompts that included offering compliments or revealing details about their erotic selves.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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For example, Nicole Kidman’s erotic thriller Babygirl opened in theaters on Dec. 25, 2024, and debuted on PVOD just over a month later on Jan. 28.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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“Steamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steamy. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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