# sultry

/ˈsəɫtɹi/ (US) · /sˈʌltɹi/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sultry
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

having a warm, sexy, and attractive quality. It can also describe weather that is very hot and humid.

For teachers: possessing a warm, sensuous, and attractive quality; also used to describe weather that is excessively hot and humid.

## Examples

- The sultry summer nights are perfect for a walk.
- The actress wore a sultry red dress that made everyone in the room look twice.
- The sultry atmosphere of the tropical island was enhanced by the thick humidity and the distant sound of waves crashing against the shore.

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