Basic Details
Word: Sultry
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Very hot and humid; often used to describe weather that feels oppressively warm.
Synonyms: Stifling, sweltering, muggy
Antonyms: Cool, refreshing, chilly
Idioms and Phrases
- Sultry summer night: A summer evening that is uncomfortably warm and humid. Example: "We enjoyed the stars on a sultry summer night, but we had to keep drinking water."
- Sultry gaze: A look that is passionate or alluring. Example: "She captured everyone's attention with her sultry gaze during the performance."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The sultry afternoon made everyone want to stay indoors with a cool drink.
Example 2: As we wandered the market, the sultry air wrapped around us like a warm blanket.
Example 3: The sultry sounds of jazz music filled the room, creating an enchanting atmosphere.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "sultry" comes from the Old English word "sultrig," which originally meant "suffocating" or "oppressively hot"? It has evolved to also describe passionate or alluring expressions.
Famous Quote
"The sultriness of the summer night was only matched by the beauty of the moonlight." – Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sultry" mean?
a) Very cold
b) Very hot and humid
c) Very windy
d) Very dry
Answer: b) Very hot and humid
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sultry"?
a) Cool
b) Muggy
c) Breezy
d) Chilly
Answer: b) Muggy
3. Which sentence uses "sultry" correctly?
a) The sultry breeze made us all chilly.
b) The sultry day had us craving ice cream.
c) She felt sultry during the snowstorm.
d) The sultry mountains rose above the valley.
Answer: b) The sultry day had us craving ice cream.
4. Which idiom refers to a sultry night?
a) Cold as ice
b) Sultry summer night
c) In the dead of winter
d) As cool as a cucumber
Answer: b) Sultry summer night
5. What is the opposite of "sultry"?
a) Warm
b) Cool
c) Hot
d) Humid
Answer: b) Cool
