sweaty
1 of 1adjective/ˈswɛti/
Forms:sweatier,sweatiest
1
covered in a salty, colorless liquid that the body produces in reaction to extreme heat, fear, fever, or physical exertion
- Mary's sweaty palms made it difficult for her to hold onto the slippery rope during rock climbing.
- After the intense workout, Tim's sweaty clothes clung to his body.
- Sarah's sweaty forehead glistened in the sunlight as she worked in the garden on a hot summer day.
- After the thrilling roller coaster ride, Jack emerged from the coaster car sweaty and exhilarated.
- Despite the air conditioning, the crowded subway car was hot and stuffy, leaving passengers sweaty and uncomfortable.