MUGGY Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

muggy

adjective

ˈmə-gē

as in humid

containing or characterized by an uncomfortable amount of moisture the air was so muggy we felt we just had to go for a swim

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Recent Examples of muggy Saturday morning in the Bay Area was muggy and mild, if not warm. —

Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026 Under this setup, rain chances remain low, but the changing atmospheric conditions will lead to warmer and somewhat muggy weather through the first part of the week. —

Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Feb. 2026 On muggy evenings, her children wore their bathing suits and ran around in the splash pads; on cooler nights, the family played Uno. —

The Editors, Curbed, 15 Dec. 2025 Has this summer been muggier than usual? —

Christopher Cann, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for muggy

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Lightweight cotton-blend fabric, adjustable spaghetti straps and roomy side pockets make this V-neck sundress a great pick for hot or humid weather.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The fronds of this hardy fern arch gracefully downwards, and plants thrive in humid summers.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026