Meaning of the word sultry in English
What does sultry mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
sultry
US /ˈsʌl.tri/
UK /ˈsʌl.tri/
Adjective
1.
of the air or weather) hot and humid
Example:
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The weather was sultry and oppressive, making it hard to breathe.
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We spent the sultry afternoon indoors, trying to escape the heat.
2.
of a person, especially a woman) attractive in a way that suggests a passionate nature
Example:
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She gave him a sultry look across the room.
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Her voice had a deep, sultry quality.
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