[sul.try] adj sul.tri.er ; -est [obs. E sulter to swelter, alter. of E swelter] (1594) 1 a: very hot and humid: sweltering "a ~ day" b: burning hot: torrid
2. a: hot with passion or anger b: exciting or capable of exciting strong sexual desire "~ glances" -- sul.tri.ly adv -- sul.tri.ness n