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Meaning of sultry
The primary meaning of the word "sultry" is related to the weather being hot and humid, or a person or atmosphere being attractive in a sexy way.
Etymology of sultry
The word "sultry" has its roots in the Old French word "soltree", which is derived from the Latin word "sol", meaning sun, and the suffix "-tree" or "-try", which is a variant of the suffix "-ter" or "-tor", forming an agent noun
Historically, the word "sultry" was used to describe the hot and humid weather, but over time, it has also taken on a secondary meaning related to attractiveness and sex appeal
Synonyms
hot
humid
sweltering
steamy
sultry
sweltering
oppressive
stifling
close
muggy
sticky
torrid
tropical
balmy
warm
summery
sunny
bright
cloudless
serene
peaceful
languid
lazy
lethargic
sleepy
drowsy
languorous
sensual
sexy
erotic
alluring
seductive
tempting
provocative
appealing
attractive
captivating
enchanting
charming
beguiling
Definitions
- Having a hot and humid climate
- * (of a person, especially a woman) attractive in a sexy way
- * (of music, a voice, or an atmosphere) having a smooth, rich, and sexy quality
Usage Examples
- The sultry summer air made it difficult to sleep at night
- * She had a sultry voice that could melt the coldest of hearts
- * The sultry atmosphere of the jazz club was perfect for a romantic evening