adj
steamy
STEE-mee
adj
1
Full of steam or humid heat.
"The bathroom was steamy after her long hot shower."
2
Sexually charged or erotic.
"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
Word Forms
steamier comparative, more steamy comparative, steamiest superlative, most steamy superlative
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Etymology
Formed from steam + -y.