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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.