Sultriness (Noun)
Meaning 1
The quality of expressing or arousing sexual desire; "the sultriness of her look was unmistakable"; "the sultriness of lust was in the air".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
Oppressively hot and humid weather.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The air was thick with sultriness, making every step feel like a chore in the sweltering city.
- The sultriness of the summer evening made it hard to leave the air-conditioned comfort of the mall.
- As we walked through the dense jungle, the sultriness enveloped us, making it difficult to catch our breath.
- The sultriness of the weather made the waiting crowd irritable and restless at the outdoor music festival.
- In the midst of such sultriness, the thought of a cool shower or a dip in the pool was the only thing that kept me going.