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sultry Synonyms

Another word for sultry

Choosing another word for sultry depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Oppressively hot, humid, and still (of weather or the air).

Usage Example

"We sought shelter under the porch to escape the muggy August afternoon."

Strongest
muggy
stifling
sweltering
humid
Strong
oppressive
sticky
steamy
stuffy
close
airless

• adjective (Context 2)

Displaying or suggesting passion, sensuality, and allure (of a person, voice, or demeanor).

Usage Example

"The jazz singer captivated the audience with her low, sensual voice."

Strongest
sensual
seductive
alluring
Strong
provocative
sexy
passionate
voluptuous
smoldering
enticing
erotic

Opposites of sultry

The opposite of sultry shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

crisp
cool
brisk
chaste
prim
passionless
prudish
chilly
See all opposites of sultry

• Nearby Words

sultana
sultanate
sultriness
sultry
sum
sumatra
sumatran orangutan

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sultry. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sultry
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