Sultry (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Characterized by oppressive heat and humidity; "the summer was sultry and oppressive"; "the stifling atmosphere"; "the sulfurous atmosphere preceding a thunderstorm".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Stifling
• Sulphurous
• Sulfurous

Related Words

• Sultriness (noun)

Meaning ²

Sexually exciting or gratifying; "sensual excesses"; "a sultry look"; "a sultry dance".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Sensual

Related Words

• Sultriness (noun)