sweaty

Damp from exertion

Sweaty describes something covered in or producing sweat: sweaty palms, a sweaty workout.

It can characterize conditions that cause sweating: a sweaty August afternoon.

Figuratively, sweaty suggests anxious effort or nervous intensity: sweaty desperation.

In gaming slang, a sweaty player tries excessively hard to win, prioritizing competition over fun.

texture

damp

Slightly wet

sticky · wet · glistening · shiny · soaked · drenched · dripping · beaded · slippery · greasy

physiology

glands

Secreting organs

antiperspirant · deodorant · pores · evaporation · salt · dehydration · flushed · overheating · fever · night sweats

heat

humid

Containing much moisture

sticky · oppressive · sultry · steamy · stifling · scorching · heatwave · summer · sauna · dog days

exertion

workout

Structured physical exercise

cardio · treadmill · marathon · training · aerobics · spinning · crossfit · lifting · bootcamp · calisthenics

anxiety

nervous

Uneasy and apprehensive

  • stressPressure, mental or vocal
  • tensionStretched or strained state
  • panicUncontrollable sudden fear

fear · dread · jitters · worry · apprehension · unease · agitation · trepidation · restlessness · edginess

labor

toil

Strenuous, prolonged effort

construction · farming · landscaping · factory · warehouse · hauling · digging · shoveling · bricklaying · foundry

Categories
Opposites
skin moisture/perspiration state

sweatydry

Free from moisture

parched · bone-dry · dehydrated · arid · powdery

temperature/thermal sensation

sweatycool

Calm or fashionable

cold · freezing · chilly · frigid · chilled

effort/exertion level

sweatyeffortless

Requiring no strain

easy · undemanding · relaxed · light · simple

Phrases
Family

sweat, sweating, sweatshirt, sweated, sweatshop, sweatiest, sweatier, sweatpants, sweatiness

Familiarity
Top 5,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G