Sultry

Definition

Hot, humid, and uncomfortable; or sexually suggestive and passionate in tone or appearance. The term evokes a heavy, oppressive atmosphere, whether meteorological or romantic.

Example Usage

The sultry August heat made everyone move slowly through the city streets.

Origin

Possibly from Dutch 'sultrig' or Old French 'soultre,' meaning sweltering or oppressive.

Source: Definition backfill (hailey)

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