STEAMY Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

steamy

adjective

ˈstē-mē

Definition of steamy

as in sexy

of, relating to, exciting, or expressing sexual attraction or desire a steamy scene that earned the movie an R rating

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Recent Examples of steamy Dahi played the bassline with production from Aja Grant to complete the beautifully intoxicating instrumental and Mac got to writing a steamy diary entry about the girl of his dreams, pushing back against rap’s stereotypical machismo. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026 The first four seasons have chronicled the steamy happily-ever-afters of the eldest Bridgerton siblings, Daphne, Anthony, Colin and Benedict. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Fragments of the powerhouse author’s path to her incapacitating accident then unfold through Lowen’s POV, starting with Verity’s steamy first encounter with Jeremy. — Fawnia Soo Hoo, Allure, 5 Oct. 2026 Think of Venus retrograde in Scorpio and Libra, from October 3 to November 13, as a steamy, scandalous romance novel that fuels our passions and liaisons. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for steamy

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Creative endeavor, in the space of a few hours, flashes its many faces, arduous and sexy, fleeting and fun.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
What's the male equivalent of a woman wearing sexy underwear expecting them to be seen by her date?

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of sexy

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Their research included the study of the erotic novels penned by Spanish writer and fashion designer Álvaro Retana, who also wrote lyrics for saucy songs of the type that Cruz performs in La Bola Negra.

— Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Raymond Horsch, who once lived in the house and died last year, was an erotic filmmaker whose work depicted violent themes, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.

— Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of erotic

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