Sweaty: meaning, definitions and examples

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sweaty

 

[ หˆswษ›ti ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Covered in sweat; perspiring heavily.

Synonyms

damp, moist, perspiring, sticky

Examples of usage

  • I was sweaty after my workout at the gym.
  • She was sweaty from running in the hot sun.
  • The players were sweaty after the intense match.
  • He was sweaty and out of breath after climbing the stairs.
  • We were all sweaty and tired after a long day of hiking.
Context #2 | Adjective

appearance

Having a damp or sticky appearance.

Synonyms

clammy, damp, moist, sticky

Examples of usage

  • The sweaty windows were difficult to see through.
  • The sweaty palms left marks on the table.
  • The sweaty clothes clung uncomfortably to her skin.
  • The sweaty hair stuck to his forehead.
  • She wiped her sweaty face with a towel.

Translations

Translations of the word "sweaty" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น suado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคธเฅ€เคจเฅ‡ เคธเฅ‡ เคคเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schwitzig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkeringat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟั–ั‚ะฝั–ะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spocony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฑ—ใพใฟใ‚Œใฎ (ase-mamire no)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท en sueur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sudoroso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท terli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋•€์— ์ –์€ (ttam-e jeoj-eun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุนุฑู‚ (mutaariq)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zpocenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spotenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡บๆฑ—็š„ (chลซ hร n de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prepoten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sveittur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั€ะปะตะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ‘แƒ แƒฌแƒงแƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜ (gabrtskinebuli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™rlษ™yษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sudoroso

Etymology

The word 'sweaty' originated from the Old English word 'swรฆtan', meaning 'to sweat'. The use of 'sweaty' to describe the state of being covered in sweat dates back to the 19th century. It has been commonly used to describe physical exertion, discomfort, or dampness. The word has evolved to represent a feeling of being hot and perspiring, as well as the appearance of being damp or sticky.

See also: sweatband, sweater, sweatiness, sweating, sweatpants.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,443, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.