muggy

[muhg-ee]

adjective

muggier, muggiest 

1. (of the atmosphere, weather, etc.) oppressively humid; damp and close.

   Antonyms: dry

muggy

/ ˈmʌɡɪ /

adjective

1. (of weather, air, etc) unpleasantly warm and humid

Other Word Forms

• muggily adverb
• mugginess noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of muggy¹

1725–35; mug to drizzle (noun and v.) (< Scandinavian; compare Old Norse mugga mist, drizzle) + -y ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of muggy¹

C18: dialect mug drizzle, probably from Scandinavian; compare Old Norse mugga mist

Example Sentences

It looks like that muggy moisture hanging in the air across Southern California won’t be going away any time soon.

From Los Angeles Times

“It will be muggy out there,” the weather service warned.

From Los Angeles Times

As humidity builds, the nights will also turn warm and muggy which could make it uncomfortable for sleeping.

From BBC

It will also start to feel quite humid with some very warm and muggy nights - which could make it uncomfortable for sleeping.

From BBC

It's a warm and muggy morning on site.

From BBC

Related Words

• damp 
• dank 
• moist 
• oppressive 
• soggy 
• sticky 
• stuffy 
• sultry