as in humid
containing or characterized by an uncomfortable amount of moisture
the air was so muggy we felt we just had to go for a swim
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Recent Examples of muggy
But because of Taiwan’s warm, muggy climate, which degrades ancient DNA, these attempts were unsuccessful.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
Expand All Sergio Pino’s attorney and family members appeared somber as they were relegated behind police tape along with reporters and TV crews on a muggy morning in Coral Gables as the FBI raided the prominent developer’s house on Tuesday.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
The sleeping area was muggy and the migrants did not have blankets.
—Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Tokyo, though, will be clammy and muggy, while India’s temperatures will make much sightseeing impractical.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
Expand All Sergio Pino’s attorney and family members appeared somber as they were relegated behind police tape along with reporters and TV crews on a muggy morning in Coral Gables as the FBI raided the prominent developer’s house on Tuesday.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
The sleeping area was muggy and the migrants did not have blankets.
—Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Tokyo, though, will be clammy and muggy, while India’s temperatures will make much sightseeing impractical.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muggy
Adjective
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Sunday conditions in Central Florida will be similar to recent hot and humid days along with a chance for showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2025
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Hammerhead worms prefer hot and humid environments, including greenhouses, tropical and subtropical areas, landscaping mulch and nurseries, according to the Texas Invasive Species Institute.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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The seat cushions are removable for cleaning, and the entire set can be wiped down with a damp cloth.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
17 June 2025
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Aspergillus, a fungal mold that thrives in warm, damp climates, is already found worldwide -- including in the U.S. -- and can impact humans, animals, livestock and plants.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
14 June 2025
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“Muggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muggy. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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