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
Known for its sultry interiors, avant-garde performances, and a rotating lineup of top-tier local and international acts, Sing Sing has become one of the city’s most iconic and visually striking after-dark destinations.
—
Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The sultry Punch Room is a new cocktail spot for both Romans and visitors; at the leafy garden restaurant Anima, Executive Chef Antonio Gentile’s menu showcases bold flavors inspired by Rome and Naples.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
Ahead of the 2025 American Music Awards - which will be hosted by Jennifer Lopez — the stars made their way down the red carpet and showed off their sparkly, shiny and sultry looks.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 27 May 2025
Wearing a pair of black shorts and a cross necklace, the young star stares directly at the camera while striking a sultry pose.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sultry
Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The sultry Punch Room is a new cocktail spot for both Romans and visitors; at the leafy garden restaurant Anima, Executive Chef Antonio Gentile’s menu showcases bold flavors inspired by Rome and Naples.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
Ahead of the 2025 American Music Awards - which will be hosted by Jennifer Lopez — the stars made their way down the red carpet and showed off their sparkly, shiny and sultry looks.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 27 May 2025
Wearing a pair of black shorts and a cross necklace, the young star stares directly at the camera while striking a sultry pose.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 20 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sultry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sultry
Adjective
-
More chances for rain come to Kansas City Friday night after a hot and humid day, with heat index values forecast near 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
-
Tiffany ambassador Pharrell Williams put in a brief appearance at the event, only staying long enough for a few photos before heading back out into the hot and humid night.—
Kelly Wetherille,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
Adjective
-
Football is certainly another, which is why rapper Kendrick Lamar’s willingness to hold a mirror to America during his Super Bowl halftime performance was so searing in its power.—
Andrea Williams,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
-
Netflix continues to expand its reality TV universe, with The Ultimatum franchise returning for another searing test of love and commitment.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
2 July 2025
Adjective
-
One of the worst times to mow the lawn is when the leaf blades are damp from rain, irrigation, or dew.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
-
Washing dishes and cleaning your sink will remove possible attractions for pests and breeding grounds for mold or other smells that gather in a damp sink.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 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
-
Officers arrived at Cumberland Mall after a woman called 911 at around 1 p.m. to report a little boy and a little girl trapped inside a hot car in the parking lot outside Dick's Sporting Goods.—
Elizabeth Pritchett,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
-
Whether your hair has been fried from hot tools or color treatments, this treatment coats every strand using ceramide 3 and collagen.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
9 July 2025
Adjective
-
As in most burning issues, there is no absolutely right or wrong answer.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
-
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
Adjective
-
Researchers haven’t been sure exactly what drives this rifting, but a new study in Nature Geoscience suggests it is caused by rhythmic pulses of molten rock from deep below the surface.—
Nora Bradford,
Scientific American,
7 July 2025
-
That involves a narrow escape from its fiery vat of molten steel.—
Peter Balonon-Rosen,
Vox,
4 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sultry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sultry. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share