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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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 June 2025
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 June 2025
And if things get super steamy, just ditch the pants!
—Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 6 June 2025
After a steamy sixth season, the beloved show is back for season 7 — and the drama is already piping hot.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 6 June 2025
Romance, steamy chemistry, and loads of pettiness — these are the staples of Love Island USA.
—EW.com, 5 June 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 17 Jun. 2025.
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