Definition

More hot and humid than usual, often in a way that feels uncomfortable or oppressive.

Example

The sultrier days of summer make it hard to enjoy outdoor activities.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you noticed how much sultrier the weather has been lately?

Yeah, it feels like summer is really kicking in now!

I know, right? It makes me want to go to the beach.

Definitely! The sultrier the weather, the better the beach days.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sultrier → It is formed from "sultry" (from Middle English *sultrie*, meaning oppressively hot or humid) and the comparative suffix "-er" (meaning more). The word "sultrier" means more sultry or more oppressively hot and humid.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'sultry' which describes a hot and humid atmosphere, and remember that 'sultrier' means even more so.

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