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muggy

adjective
mug·​gy | \ ˈmÉ™-gÄ“ How to pronounce muggy (audio) \
muggier; muggiest

Definition of muggy

: being warm, damp, and close

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Other Words from muggy

mugginess \ ˈmÉ™-​gÄ“-​nÉ™s How to pronounce mugginess (audio) \ noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for muggy

Synonyms

damp, humid, sticky, sultry

Antonyms

dry

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Examples of muggy in a Sentence

a muggy day in August It's very muggy out today.

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Look for warm and muggy conditions across southern Wisconsin on Tuesday, Cronce said, with a few breaks in the clouds occurring later in the day. Joe Taschler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Heavy rain possible across much of Wisconsin through Thursday," 10 Sep. 2019 On a hot, muggy day in August 2012, as Clemson football practice came to an end, coach Dabo Swinney gathered everyone for his closing remarks. Tim Rohan, SI.com, "Faith, Football and the Fervent Religious Culture at Dabo Swinney's Clemson," 4 Sep. 2019 Partly cloudy and muggy Thursday night with lows in the upper 60s to low 70s. Matt Rogers, Washington Post, "D.C.-area forecast: Muggy heat with scattered thunderstorms; then weekend improvement," 6 Aug. 2019 Temperatures will continue to rise into the mid-80s through the week with humid and muggy conditions. Dixita Limbachia., Detroit Free Press, "Hottest weather of the year headed to metro Detroit as temps climb to upper 90s," 15 July 2019 Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. Weather The hot and muggy conditions continue today in the Cleveland area. Cliff Pinckard, cleveland.com, "Nate Gray was a key player in early FBI county corruption investigation: The Wake Up for Wednesday, July 3, 2019," 3 July 2019 Those who are spending time outside, such as by attending the kickoff to the Taste, should plan on drinking water to stay hydrated in the hot and muggy conditions. Katherine Rosenberg-douglas, chicagotribune.com, "Taste of Chicago opens on what could be hottest day so far of 2019," 28 June 2019 Warmer, muggier air may ride back northward toward our region from the Gulf of Mexico, making the 80s feel just a tad steamy at times. A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, "D.C.-area forecast: Enjoy today’s tranquility and comfort; heat arrives tomorrow," 11 May 2018 Hot and extremely muggy weather continues today just in time for the first day of summer! Dallas News, "NBC 5 Forecast: Hot and very muggy conditions continue," 21 June 2019

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First Known Use of muggy

1728, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for muggy

English dialect mug drizzle

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muggy

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of muggy

: unpleasantly warm and humid

muggy

adjective
mug·​gy | \ ˈmÉ™-gÄ“ How to pronounce muggy (audio) \
muggier; muggiest

Kids Definition of muggy

: being very warm and humid muggy weather

Other Words from muggy

mugginess noun

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