sultriness

Definitions

The quality of being hot and humid.

The quality of being sexually attractive or provocative.

Examples

The sheer sultriness of the tropical afternoon made it impossible to focus on any strenuous work.

She fanned herself repeatedly, clearly overwhelmed by the intense sultriness of the crowded ballroom.

Synonyms

mugginess humidity stuffiness oppressiveness heat closeness swelter

Antonyms

coolness freshness crispness chilliness dryness frigidity briskness