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
In the steamy, almost mystical atmosphere of a Turkish bath, the world stands still.
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Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Jilly Cooper, the famed and hugely prolific British author best known for her hugely popular steamy romance novels, has died.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
Starting a ‘steamy’ empire Born in Lima, Peru, and raised in Miami, Saavedra grew up loving books.
—Amanda Rosa
october 3, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
After 66-year-old Mel Owens shared a steamy kiss with Nicolle, 64, during a group pool day last week, tension began to brew at the mansion.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for steamy
Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Jilly Cooper, the famed and hugely prolific British author best known for her hugely popular steamy romance novels, has died.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
Starting a ‘steamy’ empire Born in Lima, Peru, and raised in Miami, Saavedra grew up loving books.
—Amanda Rosa
october 3, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
After 66-year-old Mel Owens shared a steamy kiss with Nicolle, 64, during a group pool day last week, tension began to brew at the mansion.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for steamy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steamy
Adjective
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The series helped fuel the sexy, romantic bloodsucker trend, making Moyer a heartthrob.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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The store, which celebrates authors of color, diverse characters and sexy stories, is celebrating its grand opening Saturday.—
Amanda Rosa
October 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There is an erotic frisson between Jeanne and Cristina throughout the movie despite their age difference and daughter-mother-like relationship.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
3 Oct. 2025
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Bleecker Street’s Fantastic Fest erotic thriller Bone Lake by Mercedes Bryce Morgan debuts on 1,045 screens.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Steamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steamy. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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