sultry — very hot and humid; suggesting passion or sensuality
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very hot and humid; suggesting passion or sensuality
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsʌltri/
Korean meaning: 무덥고 습한; 관능적이고 매혹적인
Korean pronunciation: **설**트리
Example Sentences
- The sultry jazz singer made everyone forget about the air conditioning breaking down.
- Even the ice cream melted in the sultry afternoon heat.
- Her sultry performance made the audience forget they were in a sweltering theater.
sultry
ADJECTIVE//ˈsʌltri//
very hot and humid; suggesting passion or sensuality
very hot and humid; suggesting passion or sensuality
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Sultry weather makes caring for poultry quite a feat
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Origin
16세기에 'swelter(무더위에 시달리다)'에서 파생되어 나온 단어로, 원래는 단순히 '무덥고 습한' 날씨를 의미했지만, 20세기에 들어 '관능적이고 매혹적인'이라는 의미가 추가되었습니다.
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“The sultry jazz singer made everyone forget about the air conditioning breaking down.”
“Even the ice cream melted in the sultry afternoon heat.”
“Her sultry performance made the audience forget they were in a sweltering theater.”
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