steamy

adjective

ˈstē-mē How to pronounce steamy (audio)
steamier; steamiest
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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
steamily
ˈstē-mə-lē How to pronounce steamy (audio)
adverb
steaminess
ˈstē-mē-nəs How to pronounce steamy (audio)
noun

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It is 92 degrees in steamy Miami this afternoon. a steamy scene that earned the movie an R rating
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Even Jeremy Allen White, the actor known in part for a steamy Calvin Klein underwear campaign that flaunted his very real muscles, has been augmented by this pocket of the internet. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026 The pair, who matched in black leather jackets and jeans, departed the building hand-in-hand and showed off their decorative handcuffs while sharing a steamy kiss. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 Gabby Windey shared steamy naked photos captured by her wife, Robby Hoffman, on August 20. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 Visitors from all over come to this ever-changing Balkan trail to explore its towering limestone peaks, glacial lakes, rolling wildflower meadows and steamy cloud forests. — Gina Park, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for steamy

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of steamy was in 1565

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steamy

adjective
ˈstē-mē How to pronounce steamy (audio)
steamier; steamiest
1
: consisting of, characterized by, or full of steam
2
: hot and humid
steamy weather
3
: erotic
steamily
-mə-lē How to pronounce steamy (audio)
adverb
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