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Sultry - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

sultry

/ˈsʌltri/ /ˈsʌltri/

Definition:

Hot and humid, often with a sense of oppressive heat or sensual allure.

Synonyms:

humid, sweltering, steamy, torrid

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

cool, frigid

Common Collocations:

sultry weather, sultry night, sultry atmosphere, sultry voice

Derivatives:

sultriness, sultrily

Usage Tips:

Use "sultry" for intense heat or a seductive mood; avoid overuse in formal contexts.

Common Phrases:

sultry summer night, sultry look, sultry breeze

Etymology:

Derived from obsolete "sulter," meaning to swelter, influenced by "sultry" meaning hot and oppressive.

Examples:

  • 1. The air was sultry after the afternoon rain.
  • 2. She gave him a sultry glance across the room.
  • 3. The sultry climate made it hard to sleep at night.
  • 4. His voice was deep and sultry during the performance.

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