Sultry Definition

sultry
adjective
  1. sexually exciting or gratifying; "sensual excesses"; "a sultry look"; "a sultry dance"
  2. characterized by oppressive heat and humidity; "the summer was sultry and oppressive"; "the stifling atmosphere"; "the sulfurous atmosphere preceding a thunderstorm"

"Sultry" in song lyrics

See how sultry is used in real songs:

  • "We get poultry, smooth and sultry"
    Hieroglyphics (Casual, Tajai, Opio, A-Plus) — What the Funk
  • "Savage and sultry"
    Louis Logic — Dust to Dust
  • "Watch the rhyme flip, to the rhythm that's sultry"
    Organized Konfusion — Who Stole My Last Piece of Chicken? (Remix)

Usage tips for "sultry"

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