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Sultry

usgb/ˈsʌltri/Volume
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Weather Related

Use 'sultry' to describe weather that feels oppressively warm, often before a thunderstorm.

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The forecast predicts a sultry day with possible thunderstorms in the evening.
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Feels Uncomfortable

'Sultry' often implies discomfort due to excessive heat and moisture.

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The air was so sultry that it was hard to breathe.
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Not Just Hot

'Sultry' is more than hot; it's hot and humid together, making it feel steamy.

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After the rain, the city was enveloped in sultry heat.
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