Sweaty

Pronunciation: /ˈswɛti/

Definitions of sweaty

adjective describing a person or thing that is covered in sweat

Example Sentences

A1 After running, I felt sweaty and tired.

A2 She always gets sweaty when she exercises.

B1 The workout was intense, leaving me sweaty and out of breath.

B2 Despite the heat, he remained cool and collected while everyone else was sweaty.

C1 The athletes were sweaty and exhausted after completing the marathon.

C2 Even in the sweltering heat, she managed to look elegant and not sweaty at all.

Examples of sweaty in a Sentence

formal After running five miles, he was sweaty and out of breath.

informal I'm feeling so sweaty after dancing for hours at the party.

slang I can't stand being all sweaty after working out at the gym.

figurative The intense heat made the room feel sweaty and uncomfortable.

Grammatical Forms of sweaty

• past tense: sweated
• plural: sweaties
• comparative: sweatier
• superlative: sweatiest
• present tense: sweats
• future tense: will sweat
• perfect tense: have sweated
• continuous tense: is sweating
• singular: sweaty
• positive degree: sweaty
• infinitive: to sweat
• gerund: sweating
• participle: sweating

Origin and Evolution of sweaty

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sweaty' originated from the Old English word 'swætan' which means to sweat or perspire.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sweaty' has retained its original meaning of being covered in sweat or perspiration, but it has also taken on additional connotations related to exertion, discomfort, and physical activity.