sweaty

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. describing a place or activity that makes you sweat.

adj. conducive to or causing perspiration, often due to high humidity or physical intensity.

“It was a sweaty afternoon in the crowded gym with no air conditioning.”

“The tropical climate made for a sweaty commute, as the moisture in the air prevented any natural cooling.”

C1 · Advanced Sports Slang · Informal

adj. used to describe a player who is too serious or obsessed with winning a game.

adj. describing a player or a match characterised by excessive effort and a hyper-competitive attitude, often at the expense of fun.

“I stopped playing that game because the lobbies became too sweaty.”

“The community complained that the matchmaking system was placing casual players into sweaty lobbies filled with professionals.”

B1 · Intermediate Plural noun Informal

n. comfortable clothes used for exercise, like a sweatshirt or sweatpants.

n. informal clothing designed for exercise or lounging, typically made of heavy cotton jersey.

“She changed into her sweaties as soon as she got home from work.”

“The trend of wearing sweaties in public has become increasingly acceptable in many urban professional environments.”