sultry
|sul-try|
B2
/ˈsʌltri/
hot and passionate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sultry' originates from the Middle English word 'sultren,' which meant 'to swelter.'
Historical Evolution
'sultren' transformed into the modern English word 'sultry.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to swelter,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'hot and humid' and 'passionately attractive.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
hot and humid; sweltering.
The sultry weather made everyone feel lethargic.
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Adjective 2
attractive in a way that suggests a passionate nature.
She gave him a sultry glance across the room.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41