sultry has definitions from the field of sexuality
1
[ adjective ] characterized by oppressive heat and humidity

Examples

"the summer was sultry and oppressive" "the stifling atmosphere" "the sulfurous atmosphere preceding a thunderstorm"

Related terms

hot

2
[ adjective ] (sexuality) sexually exciting or gratifying

Synonyms

sensual

Examples

"sensual excesses" "a sultry look" "a sultry dance"

Used in print

(The Providence Journal...)

The ballet work is on_the_nose , especially in the opening number by `` The_New_Ashmolean_Marching_Society and Students_'_Conservatory_Band '' , along with a fiery and sultry Brazilian fantasia later .

Related terms

hot

3
[ adjective ] burning hot; extremely and unpleasantly hot

Synonyms

torrid

Examples

"the torrid noonday sun" "sultry sands of the dessert"

Related terms

hot

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