sweaty

adjective
UK: /ˈsweti/
US: /ˈsweti/

  1. Covered in sweat.

    1. My hands are sweaty when I'm nervous. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the workout, my shirt was sweaty and clinging to my skin. [ ] [ ]

  2. Causing sweat.

    1. It was a sweaty job moving all those boxes. [ ] [ ]
    2. Cleaning the attic in the summer heat is a sweaty task. [ ] [ ]

  3. Slightly wet with perspiration or moisture.

    1. His forehead was sweaty after running. [ ] [ ]
    2. The glass felt sweaty in the humid weather. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

damp clammy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sweaty" in English means: Covered in sweat., Causing sweat., Slightly wet with perspiration or moisture..

The phonetic transcription of "sweaty" is /ˈsweti/ in British English and /ˈsweti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sweaty": damp, clammy.

Example usage of "sweaty": "My hands are sweaty when I'm nervous.". More examples on the page.