sultriness

noun

Definition of sultrinessnext
as in hotness

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  1. hotness
  2. stuffiness
  3. heat
  4. glow
Noun
  • The movie is neither sexy nor smart, despite the objective hotness and intelligence of its performers.
    — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Someone asks how the others would rank Kings players by hotness.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of hotness
Noun
  • Meanwhile, fun touches like this guest’s bright yellow bag and abstract zebra print dress erase any traces of stuffiness from the businesswear staple.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Reed suggests using a cool-mist humidifier when sick, which can help ease stuffiness during a cold.
    — Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of stuffiness
Noun
  • After the release mechanism activates, the polymer hinges use heat to unfold the solar panels.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Carbon dioxide is the number one driver of climate change, but methane is a much more powerful planet-heating gas in the short term — trapping roughly 80 times more heat over a 20-year time frame.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of heat
Noun
  • Step inside the glassy tower and the mood softens instantly; warm wood panelling, geometric latticework and ikebana arrangements nod to traditional craftsmanship; lantern-like lighting casts a gentle glow across stone floors and neutral textiles.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The glow of many Turners has dwindled, thanks to unstable pigments, but here is an immaculate exception.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of glow
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