sultrily

• Adverbe décrivant une action accomplie de manière chaude, humide ou passionnée, souvent associée au temps qu'il fait ou à un comportement séduisant.

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.

   de manière lourde et humide

   • 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.

   Synonymesclammily

   Antonymescoollydrylyfrigidly

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.

   de manière sensuelle et passionnée

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

   Synonymesamorouslyhotlylustfullypassionatelyprovocativelyseductivelysensuallysmolderingly

   Antonymesasexuallycoldlyfrigidly