steamy

[stee-mee]

adjective

steamier, steamiest 

1. consisting of or resembling steam.

2. full of or abounding in steam; emitting steam.

3. covered with or as if with condensed steam.

   a steamy bathroom mirror.

4. hot and humid.

5. Informal.,  passionate or erotic.

steamy

/ ˈstiːmɪ /

adjective

1. of, resembling, full of, or covered with steam

2. informal,  lustful or erotic

   steamy nightlife

Other Word Forms

• steamily adverb
• steaminess noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of steamy¹

First recorded in 1635–45; steam + -y ¹

Example Sentences

A few drinks, a location change and multiple steamy kisses later, the night was a success.

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In an Instagram post promoting their spot on the morning show, Anderson and Neeson pretend to get caught in the middle of a steamy moment.

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L.A. descended into the steamy lair of Spa Palace’s pool room for Substack’s sold-out bathhouse literary reading last week, aptly titled “A Night of Desire.”

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In June, Cardi B flaunted her relationship with the New England Patriots wide receiver, sharing very intimate photos from a steamy boating trip in a since-removed Instagram carousel.

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It was hot and heavy until another woman boarded the following week and also struck up a steamy interaction with him — while his original lover was still on board.

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Related Words

• balmy 
• hazy 
• humid 
• muggy