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
My dalliance with Addie was tame compared with the steamy carryings-on that have taken place in the hearts and devices of many Replika users.
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Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
And working with Robin as director in less steamy scenes?
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025
What the studio delivered was a minute and a half of steamy, erotic and brooding scenes between Elordi and Robbie.
—Pamela Avila, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The two then dive headfirst into a steamy affair centered around a submission kink, with Samuel using it to leverage control over Romy's career and personal life.
—Charlotte Walsh, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
And working with Robin as director in less steamy scenes?
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025
What the studio delivered was a minute and a half of steamy, erotic and brooding scenes between Elordi and Robbie.
—Pamela Avila, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The two then dive headfirst into a steamy affair centered around a submission kink, with Samuel using it to leverage control over Romy's career and personal life.
—Charlotte Walsh, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steamy
Adjective
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Known for its sexy, subversive storylines and dialogue, the movie was a standout among the teen comedies and dramas of the '90s, many of which were based on literary works.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Under Zlotowski’s guidance, A Private Life caroms from sexy romantic comedy to Hitchcockian mystery to zany amateur-sleuth caper, with Freudian psychology always lurking beneath.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Going through the photos, folks will notice the colorful rooms, ample-sized bathrooms (with small showers) and an erotic maze.—
TJ Macias
September 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The evening included readings of erotic poetry by James Massiah and Adult Entertainment, sensual cocktails canapés by Heal Goblin, as well as beers and cans of water for those who couldn’t get into the crowded venue that poured out onto the street.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Steamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steamy. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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