Steamy (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Hot or warm and humid; "muggy weather"; "the steamy tropics"; "sticky weather".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The steamy air clung to my skin as I walked through the dense jungle.
- After a long, steamy summer, the cooler autumn weather was a welcome relief.
- The steamy windows of the greenhouse made it difficult to see the plants inside.
- The steamy atmosphere of the tropical island was oppressive, making it hard to sleep.
- The steamy heat of the summer evening made the outdoor concert feel like a sauna.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Feeling great sexual desire; "feeling horny".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The air was electric with a steamy tension that seemed to crackle between them as they danced close together.
- Her eyes locked onto his, and she could feel the steamy heat of his gaze burning her skin.
- The steamy summer nights only seemed to fuel their passion, and they would often stay up late exploring each other's bodies.
- After a few drinks, the atmosphere in the room grew steamy, with flirtatious conversations and suggestive glances flying around.
- As they watched the romantic movie together, she couldn't help but feel a steamy longing for her partner, and she snuggled closer to him on the couch.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
Filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist; "a steaming kettle"; "steamy towels".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The bathroom was filled with a steamy mist after the long hot shower.
- She wrapped herself in a steamy towel to warm up after the cold swim.
- The steaming cup of coffee was just what she needed on a chilly morning.
- The air was thick with the steamy scent of freshly cooked vegetables.
- The steamy windows of the greenhouse made it difficult to see the plants inside.