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
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
While the exact details of arrangement are vague, the two are shown following a steamy romp — a scene that took a full afternoon to shoot.
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Jenelle Riley, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
Last year’s hurricane season included an El Niño, but its storm-dampening effects were overwhelmed by the steamy Atlantic.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
The coworkers shared a mild flirtation throughout the show and eventually indulged in a steamy elevator kiss.
—Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Before the show starts, impatient concert-goers doodle on the steamy glass walls with their fingers.
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Staying hydrated, sucking on cough drops, or taking a steamy shower can ease a dry cough.
—Leah Groth, Health, 15 Mar. 2024
The steamy island has no air-conditioning, and there is electricity only at night.
—Muktita Suhartono Nyimas Laula, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2024
The first time David Carman submerged himself in the steamy waters of a Miracle Hot Springs soaking tub, the experience blew his teenage mind.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2024
Anybody who’s dressed a vinegary potato salad while the spuds are still warm knows what happened next: The broccoli, its cells open like pores during a steamy facial, absorbed the flavors of the dressing into every nook and cranny.
—Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2024
Jenelle Riley, Variety, 4 Apr. 2024
Last year’s hurricane season included an El Niño, but its storm-dampening effects were overwhelmed by the steamy Atlantic.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
The coworkers shared a mild flirtation throughout the show and eventually indulged in a steamy elevator kiss.
—Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Before the show starts, impatient concert-goers doodle on the steamy glass walls with their fingers.
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Staying hydrated, sucking on cough drops, or taking a steamy shower can ease a dry cough.
—Leah Groth, Health, 15 Mar. 2024
The steamy island has no air-conditioning, and there is electricity only at night.
—Muktita Suhartono Nyimas Laula, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2024
The first time David Carman submerged himself in the steamy waters of a Miracle Hot Springs soaking tub, the experience blew his teenage mind.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2024
Anybody who’s dressed a vinegary potato salad while the spuds are still warm knows what happened next: The broccoli, its cells open like pores during a steamy facial, absorbed the flavors of the dressing into every nook and cranny.
—Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2024
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“Steamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steamy. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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