Synonyms of steamy

steamy

adjective

ˈstē-mē 

as in sexy

of, relating to, exciting, or expressing sexual attraction or desire

a steamy scene that earned the movie an R rating

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sexy
• erotic
• sensual
• spicy
• amorous
• amatory
• erogenous
• erotogenic
• suggestive
• aphrodisiac
• sensuous
• pornographic
• dirty
• lustful
• lascivious
• carnal
• filthy
• bawdy
• racy
• lewd
• nasty
• smutty
• prurient
• obscene
• autoerotic
• indecent
• ribald
• gross
• foul
• titillating
• vulgar
• unprintable
• fleshly
• fetishistic
• perversive

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• proper
• clean
• polite
• decent
• unsexy
• unerotic
• decorous
• nonerotic
• innocuous
• seemly
• inoffensive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of steamy

After Matty and Ned’s seemingly chance encounter, the two quickly fall into a steamy romance, secretly meeting when Matty’s wealthy husband (Richard Crenna) is away. — Air Mail, 29 Aug. 2026

Bears training camp effectively came to an end on a steamy afternoon with a joint practice at the Tennessee Titans facility. — Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

As an example, someone who is spending a steamy-hot Saturday afternoon in their swimming pool may be facing potential risks. — Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Even Jeremy Allen White, the actor known in part for a steamy Calvin Klein underwear campaign that flaunted his very real muscles, has been augmented by this pocket of the internet. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026