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
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To celebrate the actor's birthday and the release of his newest film, Celine Song's romantic drama Materialists, here are our picks for the sexiest Evans appearances in film through the years.—
Devan Coggan,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
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Credit to the touch of vulnerability goes to Drake’s mushy writing and 40’s groggy production that Wayne makes sexier and more emotional.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
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Instead of finding cloak-and-dagger activity at the establishment, or even engaging in any erotic hijinks, Andrews is promptly stripped and robbed by masseuses there.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
18 June 2025
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But at the midpoint, the hue of erotic memories seems to alter.—
Jane Alison
June 17,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2025
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“Steamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steamy. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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