summery

adjective

Definition of summerynext
as in steamy

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Recent Examples of summery They can also be tossed with vinaigrette for a summery salad or grilled on skewers for an elegant summer side. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026 Sandals immediately scream summer to me, but wearing an otherwise summery outfit with fall-forward shoes instantly shifts the seasonal tone to feel more appropriate. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 Fresh lemon motifs, delicate florals, and modern French tips come together on a square silhouette or a look that’s equal parts sophisticated and summery. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026 Made with just five simple ingredients, this summery treat is just the thing to make when plums are at their peak. — Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for summery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summery
  1. steamy
  2. sweltering
  3. summerlike
  4. humid
  5. torrid
  6. tropical
  7. muggy
  8. sultry
Adjective
  • Bears training camp effectively came to an end on a steamy afternoon with a joint practice at the Tennessee Titans facility.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • As an example, someone who is spending a steamy-hot Saturday afternoon in their swimming pool may be facing potential risks.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of steamy
Adjective
  • Dozens of patients died at the former Memorial hospital, now known as the Ochsner Baptist Medical Center, after floodwaters trapped them inside in sweltering conditions without power.
    — JACK BROOK, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The continent's sweltering summer has meanwhile boosted demand for air conditioning and other energy-hungry appliances at a time when demand for gas, widely used for Europe's heating and cooking needs, naturally falls.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweltering
Adjective
  • The surge of warmth and humidity is expected to push temperatures into the 80s and near 90 degrees across parts of the Midwest and East, bringing summerlike conditions, according to AccuWeather.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 16 May 2026
  • Unseasonably high temperatures hit US Parts of California and Arizona were under extreme heat warnings again Saturday while sweltering summerlike weather even stretched as far north as Nebraska just a day into spring.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
Definition of summerlike
Adjective
  • The heat will be accompanied by very humid air across the entire county, including at local beaches, where temperatures will reach the mid-80s.
    — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The break will be short-lived, as hotter and more humid weather is expected this weekend and will continue into early next week.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of humid
Adjective
  • The Milky Way has something of a torrid and violent history, given that our galaxy has fueled its own growth by cannibalistically devouring smaller galaxies.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Josh Bell continued a torrid August with three hits, Alan Roden bounced back from a tough game with three hits of his own, and Royce Lewis and Brooks Lee each finished with two knocks.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of torrid
Adjective
  • This increase happens for two reasons — both tied to the fact that El Niño is characterized by warmer than average ocean temperatures in the equatorial tropical Pacific Ocean.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The National Hurricane Center is tracking two disturbances, but the first one is near Bermuda and its chances of strengthening into a tropical depression or storm are dropping.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of tropical
Adjective
  • Southern California has seen a hot and unusually muggy summer, in part due to warm ocean temperatures.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
  • Temperatures approaching triple digits in Southern California are set to combine with high humidity and rain chances, making for an unusually muggy week, according to meteorologists.
    — Austin Turner, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of muggy
Adjective
  • Art aficionados should consider The Georgian, which boasts its own gallery and hosts late-night jazz concerts and piano jams in its sultry subterranean restaurant, The Georgian Room.
    — Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The singer, who turned 46 on July 10, rang in the milestone with a sultry bikini snap shared to Instagram on Wednesday, July 29.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
Definition of sultry

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“Summery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summery. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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