Synonyms for

Sweaty

Verb / ˈsweti: / Another word for sweaty — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

covered in sweat or producing sweat

Synonyms & similar words

perspiring moist damp wet sticky clammy humid muggy steamy sweltering soggy slippery slick juicy dewy drizzly showery rainy drizzly beaded

Synonyms by register

Formal

perspiring diaphoretic

Informal

clammy moist sticky damp

Literary

dewy beaded

Antonyms

dry cool calm composed unflustered serene collected

Common collocations

  • sweaty palms
  • sweaty brow
  • sweaty t-shirt
  • sweaty workout
  • sweaty mess
  • sweaty and tired
  • sweaty underarms

Word family

noun sweat
verb sweat
adjective sweaty
adverb sweatingly

Usage note

While 'sweaty' is a common and direct term, in formal contexts, 'perspiring' is often preferred. 'Diaphoretic' is a technical medical term.

Example sentences

  1. I am sweaty after exercising.
  2. The athlete was sweaty after the game.
  3. The hot weather made me sweaty.
  4. His palms were sweaty with nervousness.
  5. The gym was hot and sweaty.

Quotes

  • I'm not sweaty. I'm glistening.
  • I'm not a sweaty person.
  • I'm always sweaty.

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