Steamiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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steamiest
[ ˈstiːmiɪst ]
extremely hot
The term 'steamiest' is the superlative form of 'steamy', used to describe something that is extremely hot, humid, or filled with excessive steam. It is often used to refer to the atmosphere of a place, the temperature of food or beverages, or even in a figurative sense to describe a situation or a scene that is particularly passionate or thrilling.
Synonyms
hottest, most humid, sultriest
Examples of usage
- The steamiest day of the summer was unbearable.
- This novel includes some of the steamiest scenes in modern literature.
- They enjoyed the steamiest cups of coffee on a chilly morning.
Translations
Translations of the word "steamiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais quente
🇮🇳 सबसे भापदार
🇩🇪 dampfst
🇮🇩 paling uap
🇺🇦 найпарніший
🇵🇱 najbardziej parny
🇯🇵 最も蒸気の多い
🇫🇷 le plus humide
🇪🇸 más vaporoso
🇹🇷 en buharlı
🇰🇷 가장 증기 나는
🇸🇦 الأكثر بخارًا
🇨🇿 nejvíce pářící
🇸🇰 najparnejší
🇨🇳 最潮湿的
🇸🇮 najbolj soparno
🇮🇸 mest dampur
🇰🇿 ең ылғалды
🇬🇪 ყველაზე ნესტიანი
🇦🇿 ən buxarlı
🇲🇽 más vaporoso
Etymology
The word 'steamiest' derives from the adjective 'steamy', which itself comes from the noun 'steam'. The term 'steam' is of Middle English origin, related to Old English 'steam' and has Proto-Germanic roots with similar meanings pertaining to vapor or mist. The concept of steam has been around for centuries, particularly in reference to moist, humid conditions often associated with hot water or cooking. The transition to describing something as 'steamy' often relates to the intensity of heat and the sensation it evokes. As language evolved, 'steamy' began to take on figurative meanings as well, expressing a sense of heightened passion or tension, which led to the superlative form 'steamiest' being utilized both literally and metaphorically.