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
The chalet was designed by Jean Gagnier and evokes the cozy feelings of alpine living—from the outdoor fire pit to the steamy on-site hot tub.
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Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
That’s where this ramble begins, under the soaring Space Needle, in front of a steamy Seattle Dog from Dog in the Park.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Under that crispy crust, the fish is steamy, tender and soft with a delicate flavor.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 May 2025
To top it off, Venus slips into Taurus and your eighth house on June 6, making things steamy and emotionally intense, perhaps in a way where you’re inspired to talk about your trust issues.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 May 2025
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Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
That’s where this ramble begins, under the soaring Space Needle, in front of a steamy Seattle Dog from Dog in the Park.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Under that crispy crust, the fish is steamy, tender and soft with a delicate flavor.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 May 2025
To top it off, Venus slips into Taurus and your eighth house on June 6, making things steamy and emotionally intense, perhaps in a way where you’re inspired to talk about your trust issues.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steamy
Adjective
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People magazine named him one of the sexiest men that year.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2025
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And, depending on each event’s everyday price, some of the $25 deals wind up being sexier than others.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Chatbots designed to offer empathy or erotic roleplay, such as Replika, attempt to mimic emotional responsiveness.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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But is there enough wine in all of Provence to unwind a Brit as icy and buttoned-up as Charlotte Rampling’s Sarah Morton in François Ozon’s sharp, erotic thriller?—
Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo,
Footwear News,
26 May 2025
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“Steamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steamy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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