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
steamily adverb
steaminess noun

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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Another tip is to apply the cleansing oil before hopping into a steamy shower to open up the pores. Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025 Soak in a warm bath or take a steamy shower to open up your airways and make breathing easier. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 13 Apr. 2025 The 31-year-old actor filmed some steamy moments with his onscreen brother, played by Sam Nivola, for the show's third season. Michael Nied, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025 Usher is still leaving the ladies spellbound on his Past Present Future Tour, with the latest steamy moment involving an older lady and some cherries. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for steamy

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of steamy was in 1565

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“Steamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steamy. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

steamy

adjective
steamier; steamiest
1
: consisting of, characterized by, or full of steam
2
: hot and humid
steamy weather
3
: erotic
steamily adverb

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