1
as in humid
containing or characterized by an uncomfortable amount of moisture
on really sultry days we go to the mall to hang out and cool off
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in searing
having a notably high temperature
the incredibly dry, sultry desert air
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sultry
The Uncommon James founder wore a sultry, all-black ensemble consisting of a black halter-top dress and strappy black heels.
—
Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
Wilson first started joking about having a fifth baby with his wife last October when the singer shared a set of sultry photos that showed off an all-black leather look paired with a gold lion embellishment.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 4 June 2025
Klum gave a fierce and sultry look as her blonde wavy curls were styled down.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
But finding the equilibrium between sultry world-building and enough visibility to read the menu is a delicate business.
—Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sultry
Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
Wilson first started joking about having a fifth baby with his wife last October when the singer shared a set of sultry photos that showed off an all-black leather look paired with a gold lion embellishment.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 4 June 2025
Klum gave a fierce and sultry look as her blonde wavy curls were styled down.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025
But finding the equilibrium between sultry world-building and enough visibility to read the menu is a delicate business.
—Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sultry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sultry
Adjective
-
Sunday conditions in Central Florida will be similar to recent hot and humid days along with a chance for showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2025
-
Hammerhead worms prefer hot and humid environments, including greenhouses, tropical and subtropical areas, landscaping mulch and nurseries, according to the Texas Invasive Species Institute.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
Adjective
-
Caminero, who was hitless in his previous 17 at-bats, led off with a searing homer to left-center, hit at 109.2 mph and carrying 409 feet.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2025
-
Dad can whip up incredible meals with cookware that offers the searing power of stainless steel and the easy cleanup of nonstick.—
Nora Colomer
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
-
The seat cushions are removable for cleaning, and the entire set can be wiped down with a damp cloth.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
17 June 2025
-
Aspergillus, a fungal mold that thrives in warm, damp climates, is already found worldwide -- including in the U.S. -- and can impact humans, animals, livestock and plants.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
14 June 2025
Adjective
-
One idea is that about a million years after the Big Bang, the universe cooled and underwent a phase transition, an event similar to how boiling water turns liquid into gas.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Scientific American,
3 Mar. 2020
-
If candy is still stuck on, pour more boiling water over whatever hasn’t come clean.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
3 Dec. 2019
Adjective
-
During the first and third rounds, Spaun picked up ground against the field with a hot putter, gaining four shots on the greens on Thursday and 2.84 on Saturday.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
-
Conners shot 72-74 in the first two rounds and got off to a hot start on Saturday.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
Adjective
-
Keep scrolling for more can’t-miss deals and the answers to your most burning questions about Way Day.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
-
Mud puddles are courageous, too, when returning the unblinking, burning gaze of the sky’s white eye.—
contributing Monitor poets,
Christian Science Monitor,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Its oldest crystals formed 4.51 billion years ago from the stream of molten matter that got blasted off Earth by a giant impact event.—
Robin Andrews,
Wired News,
15 June 2025
-
At the same time, however, Bush sought to address some of the underlying issues — the racist history of the LAPD, chief among them — that festered for decades before exploding into molten rage.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sultry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sultry. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share