Synonyms of erotic

erotic

adjective

i-ˈrä-tik 

variants also erotical

as in sexy

of, relating to, exciting, or expressing sexual attraction or desire

the erotic aspects of the story of Beauty and the Beast

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sexy
• sensual
• steamy
• amorous
• erogenous
• amatory
• spicy
• erotogenic
• suggestive
• aphrodisiac
• pornographic
• sensuous
• autoerotic
• lustful
• carnal
• obscene
• lascivious
• prurient
• lewd
• dirty
• bawdy
• indecent
• smutty
• racy
• vulgar
• filthy
• ribald
• gross
• nasty
• fetishistic
• titillating
• fleshly
• foul
• unprintable
• perversive

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• proper
• unerotic
• polite
• decorous
• clean
• decent
• unsexy
• nonerotic
• seemly
• innocuous
• inoffensive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of erotic

What Gail’s kooky erotic odyssey teaches her is that no one can fence her in. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026

Now, the main trio behind the film will reunite to retell another unconventional, erotic romance. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 9 July 2026

Begun in the 10th century, its Hindu and Jain temples at Khajuraho are renowned for their carvings of erotic scenes, most prominently Kandariya Mahadeva, a temple with more than 800 sculptures. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

The English actress made a splash with her bold debut in Lars Von Trier's erotic drama Nymphomaniac (2013). — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026