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sultrily

/ˈsʌl.trɪ.li/

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adverb

/ˈsʌl.trɪ.li/C2formal
  • ruНаречие, описывающее действие, совершаемое жарким, влажным или страстным образом, часто ассоциирующееся с погодой или соблазнительным поведением.

An adverb describing an action performed in a hot, humid, or passionate manner, often associated with weather or a seductive demeanor.

  1. In a hot and humid mannerC1formal

    In a way that is oppressively hot and humid, often with a sense of heaviness in the air.

    ruДушно

    • The sun beat down sultrily on the desert landscape.
    • The air hung sultrily over the city, making everyone feel sluggish.
    • The afternoon passed sultrily, with no breeze to offer relief.

    Synonymsclammily

    Antonymscoollydrylyfrigidly

  2. In a passionate or seductive mannerC1informal

    In a way that suggests or expresses strong sexual desire or passion, often with a smoldering or intense quality.

    ruСтрастно

    • She looked at him sultrily from across the room.
    • He spoke sultrily, his voice low and inviting.
    • The actress posed sultrily for the camera.

    Synonymsamorouslyhotlylustfullypassionatelyprovocativelyseductivelysensuallysmolderingly

    Antonymsasexuallycoldlyfrigidly

Forms
  • more sultrily comparative form
  • most sultrily superlative form