Steamy

Pronunciation: /ˈstiːmi/

Definitions of steamy

adjective A descriptive word that modifies a noun, indicating a quality or attribute such as 'hot and humid'.

Example Sentences

A1 I like to take hot showers because the steamy water helps me relax.

A2 The steamy weather made it difficult to breathe outside.

B1 The steamy romance novel was a bestseller among young adults.

B2 The steamy scenes in the movie caused quite a stir among viewers.

C1 The steamy sauna was a popular attraction at the luxury spa.

C2 The steamy love affair between the two main characters kept audiences captivated throughout the entire film.

Examples of steamy in a Sentence

formal The steamy weather made it difficult to focus during the outdoor meeting.

informal Let's skip the steamy walk and take a cab instead.

slang The party last night was so steamy, everyone was dancing and having a great time.

figurative The steamy romance novel had readers hooked from the first page.

Grammatical Forms of steamy

• past tense: steamed
• plural: steamies
• comparative: steamier
• superlative: steamiest
• present tense: steam
• future tense: will steam
• perfect tense: have steamed
• continuous tense: is steaming
• singular: steamy
• positive degree: steamy
• infinitive: to steam
• gerund: steaming
• participle: steamed

Origin and Evolution of steamy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'steamy' originated from the Old English word 'stēam', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'staumaz' meaning vapor or exhalation.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the presence of steam or vapor, 'steamy' evolved to also describe something that is sexually suggestive or arousing in a figurative sense.