adjective
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of, resembling, full of, or covered with steam
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informal lustful or erotic
steamy nightlife
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Recorded largely in the steamy, sweltering basement of Richards’ rented French villa, Nellecôte, “Exile” reeks of filth, decadence and decay.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2026
"GOAT" moved ahead of steamy literary adaptation "Wuthering Heights," which earned $14.2 million in its second week of release, according to Exhibitor Relations.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
I love an impromptu party, especially in the dead of winter and when it involves a luxurious, steamy bowl of soup.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
That championship was played in steamy August, another contributing factor to the layout feeling unfamiliar.
From BBC • May 12, 2025
The air felt heavy, steamy, pressing in on them as they continued along the narrow path.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
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