sultry

[ˈsʌltri]

sultry Definition

• 1. hot and humid
• 2. attractive 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

Synonyms for sultry

• sweltering
• oppressive
• sticky
• humid
• seductive
• alluring
• sexy

Antonyms for sultry

• cool
• fresh
• unattractive

Phrases with sultry

• sultry summer

  a hot and humid summer season

  Example

  I prefer to stay indoors during sultry summers.

• sultry look

  a seductive or alluring gaze

  Example

  She gave him a sultry look and he was hooked.

• sultry night

  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.