Emotions

Synonyms for sultry

Two senses of sultry live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 3, Ridgeline · 2 senses · adjective

Sense 1 of 2adjectiveTier 3, RidgelineEmotions

sexually exciting or gratifying

A sultry look.

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The true synonym

sensual

Same sentence, swapped: A sensual look.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for sultry as it is used in the sentence above.

livid
offensive
foul

Sense 2 of 2adjectiveTier 3, RidgelineNature

characterized by oppressive heat and humidity

The summer was sultry and oppressive.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

stifling

Same sentence, swapped: The summer was stifling and oppressive.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for sultry as it is used in the sentence above.

livid
impure
offensive

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