sultry

[ˈsʌltri]

sultry Definition

  • 1hot and humid
  • 2attractive in a way that suggests a passionate nature

Using sultry: Examples

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

  • Example

    The sultry weather made it difficult to sleep.

  • Example

    She had a sultry voice that could melt anyone's heart.

  • Example

    The actress gave a sultry performance in the movie.

  • Example

    He couldn't resist her sultry gaze.

sultry Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with sultry

  • a hot and humid summer season

    Example

    I prefer to stay indoors during sultry summers.

  • a seductive or alluring gaze

    Example

    She gave him a sultry look and he was hooked.

  • a hot and humid night

    Example

    The sultry night made it impossible to sleep without a fan.

Origins of sultry

from Middle English 'southerly', meaning 'from the south'

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Summary: sultry in Brief

The term 'sultry' [ˈsʌltri] refers to hot and humid weather, as well as an attractive and passionate nature. It can describe a person's voice, performance, or gaze, as in 'She had a sultry voice that could melt anyone's heart.' 'Sultry' extends into phrases like 'sultry summer,' denoting a hot and humid season.