steamier; steamiest
1
: consisting of, characterized by, or full of steam
2
: intensely or uncomfortably hot: such as
a
: hot and humid
a steamy afternoon
b
: sensually hot : erotic
a steamy love scene
Examples of steamy in a Sentence
It is 92 degrees in steamy Miami this afternoon.
a steamy scene that earned the movie an R rating
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 July 2025
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—William P. Barrett, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
The pool sits at about 13 feet across with the water measured at a steamy 109 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
The pair enjoyed late-night concerts, early-morning cemetery strolls and steamy hot yoga classes.
—Kelly Puente, The Tennessean, 18 July 2025
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 July 2025
Asian culture at a discount Malaysia draws U.S. retirees to its steamy Southeast Asia climate for its low cost of living, outdoor vistas and exotic mix of cultures.
—William P. Barrett, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
The pool sits at about 13 feet across with the water measured at a steamy 109 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
The pair enjoyed late-night concerts, early-morning cemetery strolls and steamy hot yoga classes.
—Kelly Puente, The Tennessean, 18 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for steamy
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“Steamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steamy. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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