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
And if the steamy climate gets to be too much, sip tereré, an ice-cold version of green Argentine tea, on an observation deck built at the height of the tree canopy.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Heat it on high for 3-5 minutes, or until the window is steamy.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
They should be stored in a closed, dry, and temperature-controlled space (a steamy bathroom is not ideal).
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
This avoids burning the cups and creates the perfect steamy environment for poaching.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for steamy
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Heat it on high for 3-5 minutes, or until the window is steamy.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
They should be stored in a closed, dry, and temperature-controlled space (a steamy bathroom is not ideal).
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
This avoids burning the cups and creates the perfect steamy environment for poaching.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for steamy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steamy
Adjective
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The action has Kemp's signature sexy style and Abbott Elementaryfans will delight in seeing Law take on a much different role.—
Madeleine Janz,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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After 10 years of depriving us of their silky, sexy acoustic R&B sounds, only one thing is certain — the number of babies conceived after the show is sure to be off the charts.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The erotic implications of vampiric temptation—and of glam-rock front men who generously offer to pierce an ear under the boardwalk—remain.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mercedes Bryce Morgan, who most recently directed 2025 erotic horror Bone Lake, is helming the script adapted by Angela Gulner and Yuri Baranovsky.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Steamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steamy. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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