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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Across the steamy Mall, which was increasingly littered with plastic cups and aluminum cans, a Bradley troop carrier was parked at the intersection of two footpaths.
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Seth Harp, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
For many of the afternoon-arriving spectators, the steamy walk into the festival was filled with chatter of favorite bands, mosh pit stories, cigarette smoke and smiles.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
Since the show's 2019 debut, both characters have carried on their share of steamy affairs, including Alex's relationship with tech billionaire Paul Marks (Jon Hamm) and Bradley's romance with fellow journalist Laura Peterson (Julianna Margulies).
—Beth Sobol, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
The work of photographer Eileen Perrier, who was featured in Shining Lights, struck a chord, and led Ewusie to create a collection that celebrates hardworking women — and leaves them looking cool, even during steamy London summers.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
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Seth Harp, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
For many of the afternoon-arriving spectators, the steamy walk into the festival was filled with chatter of favorite bands, mosh pit stories, cigarette smoke and smiles.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
Since the show's 2019 debut, both characters have carried on their share of steamy affairs, including Alex's relationship with tech billionaire Paul Marks (Jon Hamm) and Bradley's romance with fellow journalist Laura Peterson (Julianna Margulies).
—Beth Sobol, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
The work of photographer Eileen Perrier, who was featured in Shining Lights, struck a chord, and led Ewusie to create a collection that celebrates hardworking women — and leaves them looking cool, even during steamy London summers.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 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 22 Sep. 2025.
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