1. the quality or state of being steamy; hot, humid conditions with visible water vapor
2. the quality of being sexually suggestive or passionate
Usage: informal

Examples

• The steaminess of the bathroom made it hard to see in the mirror.
• We opened the windows to reduce the steaminess in the kitchen.
• The tropical climate’s steaminess was overwhelming for visitors.
• The steaminess of the greenhouse created perfect growing conditions.
• Critics praised the steaminess of the romantic novel.
• The movie’s steaminess earned it a mature rating.