Muggy

5 lettersadjective

Updated June 2026

Definition

warm and humid

“The muggy afternoon made everyone lethargic.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈmʌɡi/

Syllables

mug·gy

Related Words

Synonyms

steamysticky

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Wordle

"Muggy" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.

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