adj

steamy

STEE-mee

Steamy (adj) means Full of steam or humid heat. Example: “The bathroom was steamy after her long hot shower.”

adj

Full of steam or humid heat.

"The bathroom was steamy after her long hot shower."

Sexually charged or erotic.

"The novel is known for its steamy romance scenes."

How to use steamy

Learner’s notes

In 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

steamier comparative, more steamy comparative, steamiest superlative, most steamy superlative

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Formed from steam + -y.

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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.