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sweaty

American  
[swet-ee] / ˈswɛt i /

adjective

sweatier, sweatiest

  1. covered, moist, or stained with sweat.

  2. causing sweat.

  3. laborious.

sweaty British  
/ ˈswɛtɪ /

adjective

  1. covered with sweat; sweating

  2. smelling of or like sweat

  3. causing sweat

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Etymology

Origin of sweaty

First recorded in 1325–75, sweaty is from the Middle English word swety. See sweat, -y 1

Vocabulary lists containing sweaty

Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -y

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"Your tagline can't be empowering all women when actually all you're doing is taking from them," she said, adding that she was not seeking compensation but rather for Sweaty Betty to be accountable.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

Sweaty and sore, they finally set down the raft by the riverbank, and posed for photos.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2025

Whether you’re rocking a $100 pair of Sweaty Bettys or an $8 pair from Target, these chemically produced fibers get hot enough to melt into your skin.

From Slate • Mar. 14, 2025

Sweaty Betty did not comment on the specific findings, but said it works closely with suppliers to ensure full compliance with its environmental code of conduct.

From Reuters • Nov. 20, 2023

Sweaty from the bike ride, I dare myself to a quick solo swim.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

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