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sultry Definition and Meaning in English (sultry definition)

adjective
Synonyms:humidmuggysweltering
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Sultry definition: Describing weather or air that is hot and humid, often making one feel uncomfortable.

Definitions of Sultry

  1. 1adjective

    Describing weather or air that is hot and humid, often making one feel uncomfortable.

  2. 2adjective

    Describing a person, especially a woman, who is attractive in a way that suggests a passionate and sensual nature.

Example Sentences

“The sultry weather made it difficult to sleep at night.”

“She had a sultry voice that captivated the audience.”

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nounsultriness
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Sultry definition: Describing weather or air that is hot and humid, often making one feel uncomfortable.
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'Sultry' translates to 'sultry' in English. Sultry definition: Describing weather or air that is hot and humid, often making one feel uncomfortable.
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