Definition

In a way that is hot and humid, often causing a feeling of discomfort or a sense of seduction.

Example

The evening air was sultrily warm, making everyone feel a bit drowsy.

Conversation

Did you see how she danced at the party last night?

Yeah, it was so captivating! She moved so sultrily.

I know, right? It really set the mood for the whole night.

Absolutely! Everyone was mesmerized by her moves.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Sultrily** → It is formed from "sultry" (from Middle English *sultrie*, meaning oppressively hot or humid) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "sultrily" means in a manner that is oppressively hot or humid.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'sultry' which describes a hot and humid atmosphere, and remember that 'sultrily' means behaving or feeling in that hot and humid way.

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