English · Word Candidate

sweaty

/ˈswɛti/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: sweatier · sweatiest · sweaties

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Covered in sweat.

Adjective

Examples

John felt better after changing out of his sweaty clothes.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Having a tendency to sweat.

Adjective

Examples

She had never met someone so sweaty.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

One who is sweaty.

Noun

Examples

For example a conscious attemp at separating the "hots and sweaties" from the “bibs and tuckers” is often desirable amount according to which activity areas he/she has used.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Informal sportswear, such as a sweatshirt, pair of sweatpants or a sweatsuit.

NounRegister: informal

Examples

After lessons I went down town with O'Hara and William, we bought a bow and arrows and some sweaties, when we came home we practised with our bow and arrows and played marbles.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “sweaty” mean?

Covered in sweat.

Is “sweaty” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.