sweatier; sweatiest
1
: causing sweat
a sweaty day
sweaty work
2
: wet or stained with or smelling of sweat
sweaty socks
Examples of sweaty in a Sentence
a hot and sweaty afternoon
We were hot and sweaty after playing basketball.
My clothes are all sweaty from my workout.
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The affected limb may also be sweatier or drier than the other.
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 28 July 2025
While other shooters let players safely turtle behind cover, Battlefield gives users the ability to tear down walls and wreck structures entirely, ensuring that there’s minimal safety in sweatier shootouts.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2025
Made of breathable Tencel, this moisture-wicking bedding set helps even the sweatiest sleepers find comfort on hot summer nights.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 19 July 2025
Thousands of people just bought the same chilly protection against summer’s sweatiest days.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 4 July 2025
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 28 July 2025
While other shooters let players safely turtle behind cover, Battlefield gives users the ability to tear down walls and wreck structures entirely, ensuring that there’s minimal safety in sweatier shootouts.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2025
Made of breathable Tencel, this moisture-wicking bedding set helps even the sweatiest sleepers find comfort on hot summer nights.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 19 July 2025
Thousands of people just bought the same chilly protection against summer’s sweatiest days.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 4 July 2025
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“Sweaty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweaty. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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sweaty
adjective
sweatier; sweatiest
1
: causing sweat
sweaty work
2
: wet or stained with or smelling of sweat
sweaty socks
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