Sultry

/ˈsʌltri/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Characterized by hot and humid weather; oppressively warm.

The sultry summer days made everyone long for the coolness of a swimming pool.

Attractive in a passionate or sexual way; sensual.

Her sultry voice captivated the audience, leaving them spellbound.

Causing an excited or passionate response.

The sultry atmosphere of the beach at sunset drew couples closer together.

Middle English, from Old French 'soultrie', or Latin 'sultricus', meaning of the sultry air.

sultry gaze

A look that is alluring or seductive.

sultry night

A night that is warm and heavy with humidity.

sultry climate

An area characterized by hot and humid weather.

humid

Marked by a high level of moisture in the air.

torrid

Very hot and dry; also can imply passionate emotions.

oppressive

Causing discomfort due to intense heat or pressure.

A woman who is attractively sexy.

She's got that sultry vibe that draws everyone in.

An atmosphere that's charged with sexual tension.

The sultry mood of the party made things interesting.