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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Take a Hot Shower Hanging wrinkly clothes in a steamy bathroom is an age-old trick.
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Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
But the steamy texts also gave the defense team evidence to claim, on the night of the alleged crime, that Higgins and O’Keefe had an argument inside 34 Fairview Road.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
The moment leads to a sudden (and steamy) courtside kiss — only for Jay to abruptly and awkwardly pull away and leave.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Farmer Wants a Wife season 3 premiere The third iteration of Farmer Wants a Wife premiered on March 20 on Fox and promises to be just as steamy as seasons past.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
But the steamy texts also gave the defense team evidence to claim, on the night of the alleged crime, that Higgins and O’Keefe had an argument inside 34 Fairview Road.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
The moment leads to a sudden (and steamy) courtside kiss — only for Jay to abruptly and awkwardly pull away and leave.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Farmer Wants a Wife season 3 premiere The third iteration of Farmer Wants a Wife premiered on March 20 on Fox and promises to be just as steamy as seasons past.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Steamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steamy. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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