Definition of Sultry

1. Adjective. Sexually exciting or gratifying. "A sultry dance"

Exact synonyms: Sensual
Similar to: Hot
Derivative terms: Sensualness, Sultriness

2. Adjective. Characterized by oppressive heat and humidity. "The sulfurous atmosphere preceding a thunderstorm"
Exact synonyms: Stifling, Sulfurous, Sulphurous
Similar to: Hot
Derivative terms: Sultriness

Definition of Sultry

1. a. Very hot, burning, and oppressive; as, Libya's sultry deserts.

Definition of Sultry

1. Adjective. (context: weather) hot and humid ¹

2. Adjective. very hot and dry; torrid ¹

3. Adjective. sexually enthralling ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Sultry

1. very hot and humid [adj -TRIER, -TRIEST] : SULTRILY [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sultry

sultans
sultanship
sultanships
sultany
sultim
sultims
sultine
sultines
sultone
sultones
sultrier
sultriest
sultrily
sultriness
sultrinesses
sulu
sulus
sulvanite
sum
sum-up
sum of its parts
sum of money
sum total
sum up
sumac
sumac family
sumach
sumachs
sumacs

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