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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Caroline Blair, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The debut release was Cassanova LLC, a steamy read taken directly from the pages of Whelan’s second romance novel, Thank You For Listening.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2025
Neeson, 73, gave Anderson a steamy kiss before the pair turned to the camera, looking surprised.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2025
Then rise to the rooftop pool—its steamy shimmer offering panoramic views of Bath’s golden skyline.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 31 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 6 Aug. 2025.
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