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

The writer - known for her steamy romantic novels such as Riders, Rivals and Polo - was found by family at her home in Bisley at about 17:00 BST on 4 October.

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With steamy lyrics like “Cut the lights, turn the bass up, we gon’ hit some notes,” the original track was already making waves online when Kwn dropped it in November.

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A steamy morning inside a hot tub turned deadly for one Southern California couple.

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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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Related Words

• balmy 
• hazy 
• humid 
• muggy