muggy

[ˈmʌɡi]

muggy Definition

• 1. unpleasantly warm and humid
• 2. oppressively damp or close

Using muggy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "muggy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  It's so muggy outside that I can barely breathe.

• Example

  The air in the room was muggy and stale.

• Example

  The weather forecast predicts a muggy day ahead.

muggy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for muggy

• humid
• sticky
• sultry
• clammy
• moist

Antonyms for muggy

• dry
• arid
• parched

Phrases with muggy

• muggy weather

  weather that is hot, humid, and uncomfortable

  Example

  I don't like going out when it's muggy weather.

• muggy atmosphere

  an oppressive or unpleasant atmosphere that feels heavy and damp

  Example

  The muggy atmosphere in the room made it hard to concentrate.

• muggy heat

  heat that is accompanied by high humidity, making it feel even hotter

  Example

  The muggy heat was unbearable, and I couldn't wait to get inside with the air conditioning.

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Summary: muggy in Brief

'Muggy' [ˈmʌɡi] describes an unpleasantly warm and humid environment that can make it difficult to breathe. It can also refer to an oppressive atmosphere that feels heavy and damp. Examples include 'It's so muggy outside that I can barely breathe,' and 'The air in the room was muggy and stale.' 'Muggy' is often used to describe weather, as in 'muggy weather,' or 'muggy heat.'