steamy
7 synonyms and 1 antonym for steamy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Full of steam or humid heat.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use steamy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
steamy scene
steamy romance
steamy bathroom
The "erotic" sense is informal and common in describing books, films, or scenes.
Etymology
Formed from steam + -y.
Full origin of steamy →Frequently asked questions
What does “steamy” mean?
The word “steamy” means full of steam or humid heat.
How do you pronounce “steamy”?
“Steamy” is pronounced STEE-mee (/ˈstiː.mi/ in IPA).
How do you use “steamy” in a sentence?
Here is “steamy” used in a sentence: “The bathroom was steamy after her long hot shower.”
What part of speech is “steamy”?
“Steamy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “steamy” have?
“Steamy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: full of steam or humid heat.
