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steamy

[stee-mee] / ˈsti mi /
ADJECTIVE
giving off vapors
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ADJECTIVE
misty
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Antonyms
STRONGEST
ADJECTIVE
erotic
Synonyms


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"GOAT" moved ahead of steamy literary adaptation "Wuthering Heights," which earned $14.2 million in its second week of release, according to Exhibitor Relations.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

I love an impromptu party, especially in the dead of winter and when it involves a luxurious, steamy bowl of soup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

So, “if you have a super steamy bathroom with condensation dripping down the mirror, avoid including anything valuable,” Elliott says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2025

That championship was played in steamy August, another contributing factor to the layout feeling unfamiliar.

From BBC • May 12, 2025

Without it, the water would just boil immediately and I'd be hanging around in a steamy atmosphere.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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