Adjective: sultry (sultrier,sultriest) súl-tree
- Characterized by oppressive heat and humidity
"the summer was sultry and oppressive";
- stifling, sulfurous [N. Amer], sulphurous [Brit, Cdn]
- Sexually exciting or gratifying
"a sultry look";
- sensual
Derived forms: sultrier, sultriest
See also: hot
Encyclopedia: Sultry