as in sexy
of, relating to, exciting, or expressing sexual attraction or desire
a steamy scene that earned the movie an R rating
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Recent Examples of steamy
Unlike most of the other men, Spencer didn’t choose to smooch any other women during the chemistry test — and he was rewarded with a very steamy kiss with Jess, who also rejected everyone else.
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EW.com, 15 July 2025
Jeffers’s harsh words came after the Twins were blown out by the Milwaukee Brewers for a second straight day, this time falling, 9-0, on a steamy day at Target Field.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 21 June 2025
The July 7 premiere began with a teaser of the show's return, featuring engagement rings, champagne, tears and steamy makeouts.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 8 July 2025
With those under age 18 banned, the mind-space on board is adult fun in many forms such as drinking games at the Korean BBQ, steamy gyrations in 1980s-style fitness classes, and some of the best outdoor parties at sea.
—Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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EW.com, 15 July 2025
Jeffers’s harsh words came after the Twins were blown out by the Milwaukee Brewers for a second straight day, this time falling, 9-0, on a steamy day at Target Field.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 21 June 2025
The July 7 premiere began with a teaser of the show's return, featuring engagement rings, champagne, tears and steamy makeouts.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 8 July 2025
With those under age 18 banned, the mind-space on board is adult fun in many forms such as drinking games at the Korean BBQ, steamy gyrations in 1980s-style fitness classes, and some of the best outdoor parties at sea.
—Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steamy
Adjective
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This dress from Rumored might be the sexiest piece in my travel wardrobe.—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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There’s no question that chipping back solid, deep returns, or even short ones that bring an opponent to an awkward spot in the middle of the court, isn’t exactly the sexiest form of winning tennis.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Aubrey Beardsley cribbed the oversized phalluses of his erotic drawings from Japanese shunga prints.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
15 July 2025
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Her complicated desire for K—erotic in nature, and yet based in a childlike longing for approval—produces an irrecuperable psychic fissure.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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“Steamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steamy. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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