as in sexy
of, relating to, exciting, or expressing sexual attraction or desire
a steamy scene that earned the movie an R rating
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Recent Examples of steamy
When entering a steamy car, turn on the air conditioning but turn off recirculation to keep stale air from cycling.
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ABC News, 8 June 2026
Concluding the mid-point of its second season, the steamy adaptation of Jilly Cooper's beloved Rutshire Chronicles novels has proved that doing the homework won't always prepare you for the emotional wallop lying around the corner.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 June 2026
There are just enough references to Greek mythology to suggest greater themes of acceptance and morality, but, in the end, Summer Lovers is purely a romantic dramedy that is a lighthearted and steamy watch to start your summer.
—Air Mail, 6 June 2026
From May to September, Florida weather is best described as—steamy.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for steamy
ABC News, 8 June 2026
Concluding the mid-point of its second season, the steamy adaptation of Jilly Cooper's beloved Rutshire Chronicles novels has proved that doing the homework won't always prepare you for the emotional wallop lying around the corner.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 June 2026
There are just enough references to Greek mythology to suggest greater themes of acceptance and morality, but, in the end, Summer Lovers is purely a romantic dramedy that is a lighthearted and steamy watch to start your summer.
—Air Mail, 6 June 2026
From May to September, Florida weather is best described as—steamy.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for steamy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steamy
Adjective
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Well, the truth is a little less sexy.—
Jeff Capellini,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Swiping through profiles on your handset is so much sexier than finding dates on your computer like a dork.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Even if people have no interest in exploring BDSM practices themselves, there is so much to be learned about sexuality from these erotic communities.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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In an Instagram video posted by Quinn, an erotic stories app that Abdalla and her Off Campus co-star Stephen Kalyn recently voiced a narrative for, Abdalla was seen wearing a $39 necklace.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
13 June 2026
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“Steamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steamy. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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