Meaning & use

muggy

adjective·Everyday

Unpleasantly warm and humid, with air that feels heavy and damp.

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It was so muggy outside that her shirt stuck to her back within minutes.

Muggy nights in the city make it hard to sleep without air conditioning.

A note on using this word

Muggy describes a combination of heat and moisture in the air, distinct from 'humid' alone, which does not necessarily imply discomfort.

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