sultry

English

Etymology

Probably from the verb swelter.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈsʌltɹi/, SAMPA: /"sVltri/

Adjective

sultry (comparative sultrier, superlative sultriest)

1. hot and humid
2. very hot and dry; torrid
3. sexually enthralling

Translations

hot and humid

Danish: lummer (da) French: étouffant (fr)

German: schwül (de) Japanese: 蒸し暑い (ja) (むしあつい, mushiatsui)

very hot and dry

Danish: trykkende (da) French: torride (fr)

German: drückend (de)

sexually enthralling

Danish: sanselig (da), sensuel (da)

French: torride (fr)