Definitions
- Describing hot and humid weather that is uncomfortable and oppressive. - Referring to a person's appearance or behavior that is sexually attractive and seductive. - Talking about a situation or atmosphere that is intense, passionate, or emotionally charged.
- Describing air or weather that contains a high amount of moisture or water vapor. - Referring to a place or environment that is damp, moist, or wet. - Talking about a feeling or sensation of stickiness or discomfort caused by excessive moisture in the air.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe atmospheric conditions that involve moisture in the air.
- 2Both words can be used to describe weather conditions.
- 3Both words can be used to describe physical sensations or discomfort caused by moisture in the air.
- 4Both words can be used to describe environments or places with high levels of moisture.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Sultry implies a more extreme level of heat and discomfort than humid.
- 2Connotation: Sultry has a more sensual and seductive connotation than humid.
- 3Emotion: Sultry can refer to an emotionally charged or intense atmosphere, while humid does not have this connotation.
- 4Usage: Sultry is less commonly used than humid in everyday language.
- 5Focus: Sultry emphasizes the emotional or physical discomfort caused by heat, while humid focuses more on the presence of moisture in the air.
Remember this!
Sultry and humid are both words used to describe atmospheric conditions that involve moisture in the air. However, sultry implies a more extreme level of heat and discomfort, often with a sensual or emotionally charged connotation. On the other hand, humid focuses more on the presence of moisture in the air and can be used to describe physical sensations or environments with high levels of moisture.
