sultry

adjective

ˈsəl-trē How to pronounce sultry (audio)
Definition of sultrynext
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

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2
as in searing
having a notably high temperature the incredibly dry, sultry desert air

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Recent Examples of sultry Eight honey scent perfumes stand out for 2026, spanning fresh florals, sultry tobacco blends and modern niche releases. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026 The effect is a subtle, smoky depth that reads as effortlessly sultry rather than overdone. — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 2 June 2026 Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel has sultry rooms and a fine dining restaurant. — Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026 Prime Video’s Spider-Noir set in the sultry crime world of Depression-era New York City, follows an older Spider-Man, Ben Reilly, now working as a private investigator after leaving his superhero past behind him. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sultry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sultry
  1. humid
  2. searing
  3. damp
  4. boiling
  5. hot
  6. burning
  7. molten
Adjective
  • As humid temperatures take Paris by storm, Jennifer Lopez isn’t letting the muggy weather stop her from making a style statement.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 July 2026
  • The ribbed fabric is constructed with minimal seams to keep your skin comfortable and irritation-free in humid weather.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
Definition of humid
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  • From searing heat waves to regulatory rollbacks, sustainability is a tough topic for global leaders.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 July 2026
  • Set the scene With a prime position on the shores of Lake Constance at the confluence of Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Liechtenstein, Buff Medical Resort is a brand new beast with searing ambition.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
Definition of searing
Adjective
  • Larval fireflies spend their time underground or under damp logs and leaf litter.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Heat-protectant oils Some oils require application on damp hair or hair that’s about to be dried—those would be heat-protecting oils.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 July 2026
Definition of damp
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  • More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Definition of boiling
Adjective
  • At Saint Laurent during Paris men’s, Connor Storrie rocked up in knee-high latex sock boots (on a scorching hot day, no less).
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 10 July 2026
  • Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
Definition of hot
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  • Prosecutors said some of the money was used for recruiting new members and purchasing Ku Klux Klan robes and materials for cross-burning ceremonies.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
  • In the case of the cross-burning incident, there is no comparison to the Jussie Smollett case.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Definition of burning
Adjective
  • This transformed the laser from a simple heat source into a microscopic stirring tool, actively forcing the molten metals to blend right before solidification.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
  • The chocolatey, ooey, gooey molten cake is filled with sweet, tart raspberries for the perfect bite.
    — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of molten

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