sweaty
word
/ˈswɛti/
SWE-dee
/swˈɛti/
SWE-tee
Definition
Covered with or damp from sweat; used to describe someone or something that has sweat on it, often after exercise or in hot weather.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used to describe physical discomfort or the need to clean up. Common collocations are 'sweaty hands', 'sweaty shirt', and 'get sweaty.' Avoid using 'sweaty' as a compliment.
Spanish: sudorosoPortuguese (BR): suadoPortuguese (PT): suadoChinese (Simplified): 满是汗的 - 出汗的Chinese (Traditional): 滿是汗的 - 出汗的Hindi: पसीने से भराArabic: متعرقBengali: ঘামা - ঘামে ভেজাRussian: потныйJapanese: 汗で濡れた - 汗ばんだVietnamese: đẫm mồ hôi - đầy mồ hôiKorean: 땀에 젖은 - 땀이 많은Turkish: terliUrdu: پسین - پسینہ آلودIndonesian: berkeringat
Example Sentences
My shirt is sweaty after running.
basic
The gym was hot and sweaty.
basic
His hands are always sweaty when he's nervous.
basic
After dancing all night, everyone looked a bit sweaty.
natural
Sorry, I’m too sweaty to hug right now!
natural
My phone’s screen gets all sweaty when I exercise.
natural