Definitions
- Describing hot and humid weather conditions. - Referring to a feeling of discomfort due to the oppressive heat and humidity. - Talking about a stuffy or airless atmosphere that makes breathing difficult.
- Describing hot and humid weather conditions, often with a romantic or sensual connotation. - Referring to a feeling of intense heat and passion. - Talking about a seductive or alluring atmosphere that evokes desire or temptation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe hot and humid weather conditions.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a feeling of discomfort or oppression due to the heat.
- 3Both words can be used to create a specific atmosphere or mood in writing or speech.
What is the difference?
- 1Connotation: Muggy has a negative connotation, while sultry has a more positive or neutral connotation.
- 2Emphasis: Muggy emphasizes discomfort and oppression, while sultry emphasizes heat and passion.
- 3Usage: Muggy is more commonly used to describe weather conditions, while sultry is more commonly used to describe a mood or atmosphere.
- 4Tone: Muggy is more casual and informal, while sultry is more formal and literary.
- 5Association: Muggy is associated with feelings of suffocation or claustrophobia, while sultry is associated with sensuality or romance.
Remember this!
Muggy and sultry are both synonyms that describe hot and humid weather conditions. However, muggy has a negative connotation and emphasizes discomfort and oppression, while sultry has a more positive or neutral connotation and emphasizes heat and passion. Muggy is more commonly used to describe weather conditions, while sultry is more commonly used to create a specific mood or atmosphere in writing or speech.
