Sultriness

Sultriness refers to a state of the atmosphere characterized by oppressive heat and humidity, often making it feel heavy and uncomfortable. It's the kind of weather that makes you feel sticky, sluggish, and perhaps even a bit breathless. The high moisture content in the air prevents sweat from evaporating efficiently, hindering the body's natural cooling process and amplifying the perception of warmth. Often, sultriness precedes a thunderstorm, the air thick with electrical energy as well as moisture.

Sultriness meaning with examples

• The humid air hung heavy, a palpable blanket of sultriness, as we walked along the beach, even the seagulls seemed listless in the sweltering weather. We sought the brief respite of the shade but the air held little relief, offering only a minimal degree of sanctuary from the unrelenting heat and moisture.
• The approaching storm brought a wave of sultriness, the pre-thunderclap atmosphere pressing down on the city. Even in the air-conditioned office, the oppressive feel permeated. A sense of anticipation mingled with discomfort, the promise of release from the impending downpour a welcome thought.
• After days of dry heat, the arrival of sultriness was a welcome change for the farmers anticipating the coming rain. Fields, parched and cracked, were thirsting for rain. The humid air promised relief from the drought and the chance for a bountiful harvest from a landscape in dire need of irrigation.
• The jungle's edge was a wall of sultriness. The air was thick with the scent of damp earth and decaying leaves. The heat and humidity amplified every sound; every bird call, every insect buzz sounded louder than normal in this stifling environment. The adventurer wiped sweat from their brow, already feeling exhausted.