Both Uses of
sultry
in
Bleak House
- The weather had been all the week extremely sultry, but the storm broke so suddenly—upon us, at least, in that sheltered spot—that before we reached the outskirts of the wood the thunder and lightning were frequent and the rain came plunging through the leaves as if every drop were a great leaden bead.†
Chpt 16-18
- These may not be desirable characteristics when November comes with fog and sleet or January with ice and snow, but they have their merits in the sultry long vacation weather.†
Chpt 22-24 *
Definition:
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(sultry as in: a sultry voice) expressing or arousing sensual desire -- especially in reference to a woman's appearance or voice