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Definition of steaminess

steaminess

/ˈstiː.mi.nəs/
steam · i · ness
Adverb:steamily
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Adjective:steamy
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steaminess Lexical Profile

steaminess Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or condition of being hot and humid, or filled with steam and moisture.

Example

"The oppressive steaminess of the tropical rainforest made hiking through the dense undergrowth exhausting."

2

The quality of being passionately erotic, sensual, or sexually charged (especially of a romance, film, or piece of writing).

Example

"Critics noted that the director relied heavily on the steaminess of the lead actors' chemistry to carry the plot."

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• Rhymes for steaminess

• Nearby Words

steamed
steamer
steamily
steaminess
steampunk
steamroll
steamroller

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Steaminess. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/steaminess
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