sweaty

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adjective

ˈswe-tē How to pronounce sweaty (audio)
sweatier; sweatiest
Synonyms of sweatynext
1
: causing sweat
a sweaty day
sweaty work
2
: wet or stained with or smelling of sweat
sweaty socks
sweatily
ˈswe-tə-lē How to pronounce sweaty (audio)
adverb
sweatiness
ˈswe-tē-nəs How to pronounce sweaty (audio)
noun

sweatiness

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noun

sweat·​i·​ness |ēnə̇s How to pronounce sweatiness (audio)
|in-
plural -es
: the quality or state of being sweaty

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Adjective a hot and sweaty afternoon We were hot and sweaty after playing basketball. My clothes are all sweaty from my workout.
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Best Vuori Leggings Deals Vuori is known for its buttery-soft fabrics and stretchy, supportive leggings that stay in place through even the sweatiest, toughest workouts. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026 The voice control is particularly helpful, however, because sweaty hands can make the corner buttons on the touchscreen a little less responsive. — New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026 For decades, sweaty hands clutched the ridged yellow wood on test day. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 Warm weather can mean sweaty feet (apologies for the visual), but breathable sneakers aren’t just useful for beating the heat. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sweaty

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sweaty was in the 14th century

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sweaty

adjective
ˈswet-ē How to pronounce sweaty (audio)
sweatier; sweatiest
1
: causing sweat
sweaty work
2
: wet or stained with or smelling of sweat
sweaty socks
sweatily
ˈswet-ᵊl-ē How to pronounce sweaty (audio)
adverb
sweatiness
ˈswet-ē-nəs How to pronounce sweaty (audio)
noun
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