— steamily , adv. — steaminess , n.
/stee"mee/ , adj., steamier, steamiest .
1. consisting of or resembling steam.
2. full of or abounding in steam; emitting steam.
3. covered with or as if with condensed steam: a steamy bathroom mirror.
4. hot and humid.
5. Informal. passionate or erotic.
[ 1635-45; STEAM + -Y 1 ]