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sweaty

/ˈswɛt.i/
sweat · y
Adverb:sweatily
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• adjective

1

Covered or damp with perspiration, typically as a result of heat, physical exertion, or nervousness.

Example

"After running five miles in the summer heat, his shirt was completely sweaty."

2

Involving or causing heavy physical effort and perspiration; hot, humid, and stifling.

Example

"Unloading the delivery truck in the middle of July was exhausting, sweaty work."

3

Trying excessively hard to win, especially in competitive video games or sports, often at the expense of casual enjoyment (slang).

Example

"We just wanted to play a relaxing match, but the opposing team was way too sweaty."

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• Rhymes for sweaty

• Nearby Words

sweatshirt
sweatshop
sweatsuit
sweaty
swede
sweden
swedes

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the noun 'sweat' (from Old English swāt, meaning 'perspiration' or 'labor') combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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