Sultry
(adjective)
- Uncomfortably hot and humid; characterized by an oppressive atmosphere.
- Sexually attractive or alluring, often in a subtle or restrained way.
Origin:
From middle english "sultry" meaning oppressive or heavy, of or resembling sultriness.
Examples:
- The sultry summer day made it hard to breathe.
- The sultry jazz music set the mood for the evening.
- The sultry actress captivated her audience.
- The sultry look in her eyes made him feel uneasy.
- The sultry air made it hard to sleep at night.