adj
steamy
STEE-mee
Steamy (adj) means Full of steam or humid heat. Example: “The bathroom was steamy after her long hot shower.”
adj
1
Full of steam or humid heat.
"My glasses fogged up when I walked into the steamy room."
"The bathroom was steamy after her long hot shower."
2
Sexually charged or erotic.
"Her latest novel was very steamy, but still managed to top the charts."
"I'm having a steamy affair with an Armenian boxer."
"The novel is known for its steamy romance scenes."
How to use steamy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHumid and hot with steam, or informally, sexually suggestive.
When to use it
The "erotic" sense is informal and common in describing books, films, or scenes.
Common pairings
steamy scene
steamy romance
steamy bathroom
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Word forms
- Comparative
- steamier, more steamy
- Superlative
- steamiest, most steamy
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Etymology
Formed from steam + -y.
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Rhymes for steamy
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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.
