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- pronunciation:
- suhl
tri
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
sultrier, sultriest |
| definition 1: |
uncomfortably hot and humid.
It was a sultry afternoon and sweat poured down his cheeks.- synonyms:
- muggy, sticky, sweltering
- antonyms:
- refreshing
- similar words:
- hot, humid, oppressive, stifling
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| definition 2: |
inspiring sensual attraction.
Her sultry movements made him stare.- synonyms:
- alluring, seductive, sensual
- similar words:
- erotic, provocative, sexy, torrid
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| related words: |
muggy, sticky, torrid, tropical |
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| derivations: |
sultrily (adv.), sultriness (n.) |
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