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
On a recent steamy August Saturday, the people of the Village of Northport (population 496, per the 2020 census), high up in Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula, hosted the 28th Annual Northport Dog Parade.
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Mandi Wright, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
While girl power ruled with a female-heavy lineup, over on the West Stage, a highlight was American singer-songwriter Montell Fish, who gave a storming, guitar-heavy performance on the West Stage, delivering his own brand of neo soul meets R&B, and getting steamy with a rendition of Hotel.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Hit the floodlit ski slopes in Alberta Banff is perhaps Canada’s greatest ski town, with three resorts to choose from (Mount Norquay, Banff Sunshine, and Lake Louise), a fun après scene, steamy hot springs, and delicious dining.
—Lola Augustine Brown, AFAR Media, 21 Aug. 2025
On a steamy evening in Mason, Ohio Świątek’s effort wasn’t flawless.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
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Mandi Wright, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
While girl power ruled with a female-heavy lineup, over on the West Stage, a highlight was American singer-songwriter Montell Fish, who gave a storming, guitar-heavy performance on the West Stage, delivering his own brand of neo soul meets R&B, and getting steamy with a rendition of Hotel.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Hit the floodlit ski slopes in Alberta Banff is perhaps Canada’s greatest ski town, with three resorts to choose from (Mount Norquay, Banff Sunshine, and Lake Louise), a fun après scene, steamy hot springs, and delicious dining.
—Lola Augustine Brown, AFAR Media, 21 Aug. 2025
On a steamy evening in Mason, Ohio Świątek’s effort wasn’t flawless.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steamy
Adjective
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Known for its sexy, subversive storylines and dialogue, the movie was a standout among the teen comedies and dramas of the '90s, many of which were based on literary works.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Under Zlotowski’s guidance, A Private Life caroms from sexy romantic comedy to Hitchcockian mystery to zany amateur-sleuth caper, with Freudian psychology always lurking beneath.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Going through the photos, folks will notice the colorful rooms, ample-sized bathrooms (with small showers) and an erotic maze.—
TJ Macias
September 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The evening included readings of erotic poetry by James Massiah and Adult Entertainment, sensual cocktails canapés by Heal Goblin, as well as beers and cans of water for those who couldn’t get into the crowded venue that poured out onto the street.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Steamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steamy. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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