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steamy
adjective \ˈstē-mē\
: full of steam or warm, moist air
: showing or relating to sex : sexually exciting
steam·i·ersteam·i·est
Full Definition of STEAMY
1
: consisting of, characterized by, or full of steam
2
: intensely or uncomfortably hot: as a : hot and humid <a steamy afternoon> b : sensually hot : erotic <a steamy love scene>
— steam·i·ly \-mə-lē\ adverb
— steam·i·ness \-mē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of STEAMY
1565
Related to STEAMY
- Synonyms
- amatory, amorous, aphrodisiac (also aphrodisiacal), erogenous, erotogenic, sexy, erotic
STEAMIER Defined for Kids
steamy
adjective \ˈstē-mē\
steam·i·ersteam·i·est
Definition of STEAMY for Kids
1
: hot and humid <a steamy day>
2
: producing or covered with steam <a steamy window>
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