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Definition of: sultry
(sul′trē) adjective ·tri·er, ·tri·est
1. Hot, moist, and still; close: said of weather.
2. Emitting an oppressive heat; burning; hot with anger.
3. Showing or suggesting passion; sensual. [<obs. sulter, var. of SWELTER]
—sul′tri·ly adverb
—sul′tri·ness noun
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