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Sweaty - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Sweaty describes something damp with sweat, often due to heat, exertion, or nervousness. It can also describe a person feeling uncomfortably hot or a situation that feels tense or stressful.

sweaty

/ˈswɛti/ /ˈswɛti/

Definition:

Covered or damp with sweat, often due to heat or exertion.

Synonyms:

perspiring, clammy, moist, sticky

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

dry, fresh

Common Collocations:

sweaty palms, sweaty clothes, sweaty workout, sweaty brow

Derivatives:

sweatiness, sweatier, sweatiest

Usage Tips:

Use "sweaty" to describe physical dampness from sweat; avoid for metaphorical contexts like "sweaty effort."

Common Phrases:

sweaty palms, break a sweat, work up a sweat

Etymology:

Derived from Old English "swǣtan," meaning to perspire or labor.

Examples:

  • 1. The gym was hot and sweaty after the workout class.
  • 2. He wiped his sweaty forehead with a towel after running.
  • 3. Her hands were sweaty from nervousness before the speech.
  • 4. The hiker changed out of his sweaty clothes at the campsite.

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