sweaty
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.covered or wet with sweat from heat or exercise.
adj.covered, moistened, or stained with perspiration.
Simple“He felt hot and sweaty after running for the bus in the midday sun.”
In context“After ninety minutes of intense physical exertion on the pitch, the players emerged from the tunnel looking exhausted and sweaty.”
- 02 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.
Simple“It was a sweaty afternoon in the crowded gym with no air conditioning.”
In context“The tropical climate made for a sweaty commute, as the moisture in the air prevented any natural cooling.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“I stopped playing that game because the lobbies became too sweaty.”
In context“The community complained that the matchmaking system was placing casual players into sweaty lobbies filled with professionals.”
UsageOften used as a pejorative in online gaming communities.
Teacher's tipThis is a modern slang term; learners should use it only in informal contexts like gaming or sports.
Synonymstry hardcompetitiveAntonyms - 04 B1 Intermediate
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.
Simple“She changed into her sweaties as soon as she got home from work.”
In context“The trend of wearing sweaties in public has become increasingly acceptable in many urban professional environments.”
UsageUsually used in the plural form 'sweaties'.
Synonymstracksuitloungewear
From Middle English swety, equivalent to sweat + -y.
Influenced by the similarity of the spelling of sweety, and the humorous contrast between their meanings.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.