steamy
adjective/ˈstiːmi/
Frequency rank: #11,948 most common English word
Meaning
Involving or suggesting passionate romance or sexual excitement; also, filled with steam or hot vapor.
Example sentence
The romance novel became popular because its steamy scenes were both surprising and well-written.
Synonyms & related words
- passionate
- sensual
- erotic
- sultry
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