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

As a semi truck approaches on this steamy early August afternoon, Kraft drifts the Jeep left and down a tiny slope into tall grass. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Its moist, steamy environment prevents browning and turns skins pale, rubbery, and unappetizing. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026

Following its massive breakout success on Netflix, the series about East Texas socialites is back for a twisty and steamy eight-episode second season that will no doubt launch a heavy helping of memes, GIFs and explicit fanfics. — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Close to You Kardashian responded with her own carousel featuring this steamy pic in the lineup. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026