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
Everything seems to be going Laura’s way until one afternoon, after Daniel has been put down for his nap — that’s how the dialogue sounds — things get steamy with Howard.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
In the steamy underwear ad, Rosalía rocks a matching black bra and panty set with matching black tights and heels.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
The outdoor pool is a luxurious respite during the steamy months in this southern Chinese city.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
And working with Robin as director in less steamy scenes?
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
In the steamy underwear ad, Rosalía rocks a matching black bra and panty set with matching black tights and heels.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
The outdoor pool is a luxurious respite during the steamy months in this southern Chinese city.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
And working with Robin as director in less steamy scenes?
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for steamy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steamy
Adjective
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This time around, fast-fashion brands, like Shein, are making homecoming dresses sexier to attract shoppers who don't want to look like their older sisters.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, a crop of fresh, fun, sexy, and most important, diverse reality dating shows began to eat The Bachelor’s lunch.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The back of the knee is a surprisingly erotic spot, sensitive to light touch and teasing.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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To make peace, Replika reinstated the right to practice erotic role play, but only for legacy users who’d signed up before February, 2023.—
Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Steamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steamy. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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