sexier; sexiest
1
: sexually suggestive or stimulating : erotic
2
: generally attractive or interesting : appealing
a sexy stock
sexily adverb
sexiness noun

Examples of sexy in a Sentence

She wore a sexy skirt. Her legs are long and sexy.
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To celebrate the actor's birthday and the release of his newest film, Celine Song's romantic drama Materialists, here are our picks for the sexiest Evans appearances in film through the years. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 13 June 2025 Credit to the touch of vulnerability goes to Drake’s mushy writing and 40’s groggy production that Wayne makes sexier and more emotional. Pitchfork, 6 June 2025 People magazine named him one of the sexiest men that year. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025 And, depending on each event’s everyday price, some of the $25 deals wind up being sexier than others. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for sexy

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sexy was in 1896

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“Sexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexy. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

sexy

adjective
sexier; sexiest
: sexually exciting : erotic
sexiness noun
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