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steamy

[stee-mee] / ˈsti mi /
ADJECTIVE
giving off vapors
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
misty
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ADJECTIVE
erotic
Synonyms


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Jofra Archer did just that, galvanising the crowd after tea on a steamy afternoon in Nottingham.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

On Thursday afternoon, in the steamy heat of the Mexican capital, this hallowed stadium became the first to host matches at three different World Cups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"Wuthering Heights," Emerald Fennell's steamy adaptation of the classic Emily Bronte novel, charmed moviegoers in North America over the four-day US holiday weekend, raking in $40 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

Outside, where it was hot and steamy by mid-morning, several sun-blasted day laborers said they appreciated the support.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2025

In the gym, which is steamy because of the rain, Mr. Binkley starts talking, but nobody listens.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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