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
On March 5, things get rather steamy with the debut of the limited series Vladimir.
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Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
Considerations Before Starting Wood is absorbent, and moisture in the air from pots of boiling water and steamy entrees can cause wood cabinets to expand and contract.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
The duo is best known for playing hockey duo Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander on the steamy series, produced by Crave.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 1 Mar. 2026
The steamy clip blends sleek choreography and striking cinematography, as well as Rema-centric footage filmed in Nigeria.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2026
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Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
Considerations Before Starting Wood is absorbent, and moisture in the air from pots of boiling water and steamy entrees can cause wood cabinets to expand and contract.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
The duo is best known for playing hockey duo Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander on the steamy series, produced by Crave.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 1 Mar. 2026
The steamy clip blends sleek choreography and striking cinematography, as well as Rema-centric footage filmed in Nigeria.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steamy
Adjective
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Think press-on nails, sexy stretch denim, and patterned blouses.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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The effect was to make solitude sound sexy, sad, and hopeful at once.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Bracketed by a song about ICE disappearing US citizens and another song with a visceral description of torture, this erotic vision of national unity is more than simply titillating.—
Stephen M. Deusner,
Pitchfork,
11 Mar. 2026
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Winnie Cheung, United States, 2025 A motorcycle rebel spirals deeper into her erotic hallucinations in order to escape the grip of a sultry serpent woman.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Steamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steamy. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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