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Comparative
sultrier
Superlative
sultriest
1
(of the weather) characterized by intense heat combined with high levels of moisture
- Residents endured a week of sultry nights, with temperatures and humidity soaring.
- Walking through the sultry streets of the tropical city felt like navigating through a sauna.
- The air conditioner struggled to combat the sultry conditions, providing only marginal relief.
- The sultry afternoon prompted many to escape to the beach, seeking solace in the cool ocean breeze.
- As the sun set, the sultry evening air enveloped the coastal town, creating a warm and muggy night.
2
sexually alluring in appearance, voice, or atmosphere
- Her sultry gaze lingered across the room.
- The singer's sultry voice captivated the audience.
- He wore a sultry smile that hinted at mischief.
- The film's lighting created a sultry mood.
- She danced with sultry elegance, drawing every eye.
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