muggy
Translation
muggy, humid
Examples
It was a hot and muggy day.
It was a hot and muggy day.
The air feels very muggy tonight.
The air feels very muggy tonight.
Grammar Patterns
muggy ((weather/day/air)) used to describe the atmosphere It was a hot and muggy day.
Similar Words
Synonyms: humid, close, sultry, sticky; Antonyms: fresh, crisp, dry
Etymology
From Old Norse 'mugga' meaning 'drizzle, mist'. Related to the noun 'mug' (a type of fog or mist in some dialects).
Memory Tips
Think of the air feeling like a warm, wet MUG is pressed against your face.