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
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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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Leigh Cuen, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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—Tiara Allen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Two worlds, one of a dwindling aristocracy, and the other of racing capitalism converge and throw up a whirlwind of clashing ambitions, steamy romance, chic couture and fashion-forward Instagrammable moments.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Hot temperatures, among other triggers like caffeine, steamy showers, spicy food, and stress, can exacerbate the visible effects of rosacea, causing unwanted inflamed flare-ups.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
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Leigh Cuen, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Rachel Ann Smith writes steamy historical romances with a twist.
—Tiara Allen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Two worlds, one of a dwindling aristocracy, and the other of racing capitalism converge and throw up a whirlwind of clashing ambitions, steamy romance, chic couture and fashion-forward Instagrammable moments.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Hot temperatures, among other triggers like caffeine, steamy showers, spicy food, and stress, can exacerbate the visible effects of rosacea, causing unwanted inflamed flare-ups.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Steamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steamy. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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