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Sweatier: meaning, definitions and examples

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sweatier

 

[ ˈswɛtiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

comparative form

Sweatier is the comparative form of the adjective 'sweaty.' It describes a condition where someone or something produces more sweat than another subject or in comparison to a previous state. This term is often used in physical contexts, especially concerning exercise or heat.

Synonyms

more humid, more perspiring, sticker

Examples of usage

  • I feel sweatier after that intense workout.
  • During the summer, he becomes sweatier than ever.
  • The gym is much sweatier than it was last week.
  • After running a mile, she looked even sweatier.

Translations

Translations of the word "sweatier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais suado

🇮🇳 ज्यादा पसीनेदार

🇩🇪 schweißiger

🇮🇩 lebih berkeringat

🇺🇦 потужніший

🇵🇱 bardziej spocony

🇯🇵 より汗をかく

🇫🇷 plus transpirant

🇪🇸 más sudoroso

🇹🇷 daha terli

🇰🇷 더 땀나는

🇸🇦 أكثر عرقا

🇨🇿 víc zpocený

🇸🇰 viac spotený

🇨🇳 更出汗

🇸🇮 bolj poten

🇮🇸 meira svita

🇰🇿 көп терлеу

🇬🇪 მეტად ოფლიან

🇦🇿 daha çox tərləyən

🇲🇽 más sudoroso

Word origin

The word 'sweat' originates from the Old English word 'swēat,' which is akin to the Old Norse 'sviti' meaning 'to sweat.' This term has been used for centuries to describe the process of moisture exuding from the body due to physiological heat regulation, chiefly triggered by exercise or high temperatures. The comparative form 'sweatier' follows the typical English language transformation by adding the '-ier' suffix to indicate a higher degree of the quality of being sweaty. English is known for its flexibility in creating comparative and superlative forms of adjectives, and 'sweatier' is an illustrative example of this linguistic feature. Over time, the use of the word has expanded beyond physical exertion to metaphorically apply in situations involving high stress or tension, where someone might 'sweat' figuratively even without physical perspiration.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,970, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.