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

The oppressively hot and steamy weather was no deterrent for the crowds that lined up along Crandon Boulevard on Saturday to celebrate America’s independence at Key Biscayne’s 67th Fourth of July parade. — Pedro Portal, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026

James Woods belted a three-run homer for his 22nd of the season, Andrés Chaparro and Nasim Nuñez each hit their first and the Washington Nationals beat the Boston Red Sox 10-2 on Wednesday afternoon at steamy Fenway Park to take the series. — CBS News, 1 July 2026

Speaking of, Ross asked Janssen about the steamy bathhouse scene during which Xenia and Bond face off in an encounter that is both flirty and ferocious. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 28 June 2026

Mosquitoes are rampant in the summertime, especially in the steamy South. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 27 June 2026