erogenous

adjective erog·e·nous \ i-ˈrä-jə-nəs \

Definition of erogenous

1 :producing sexual excitement or libidinal gratification when stimulated :sexually sensitive

2 :of, relating to, or arousing sexual feelings

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certain body parts that are known sources of erogenous pleasure

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The G-Ring is also perfect for exploring each other's erogenous zones to find out where her real hot spots are.

— emily morse, Glamour, "Ask Emily: Which Sex Toys Are Best for Getting It On With My Girlfriend?," 1 July 2017
The statement has something to do with erogenous zones, something to do with technique, something to do with the way art changes the meaning of things and the ways a person might love.

— jenny hendrix, New York Times, "A Smart, Heartbreaking Novel at the Crossroads of Performance and Art," 26 May 2017
Search for new erogenous zones and find some hot spots that turn you both on.

— emily morse, Harper's BAZAAR, "6 Ways to Amp Up Your Vacation Sex," 13 June 2015

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Origin and Etymology of erogenous

Greek erōs + English -genous, -genic

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First Known Use: circa 1889

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erogenous Synonyms

Synonyms

amatory, amorous, aphrodisiac (also aphrodisiacal), erotic, erotogenic, sexy, steamy

Antonyms

nonerotic, unerotic, unsexy

Related Words

autoerotic; carnal, fleshly, sensual, sensuous; bawdy, lascivious, lewd, lustful, obscene, prurient, racy, spicy, suggestive, titillating; dirty, filthy, foul, gross, indecent, nasty, pornographic, ribald, smutty, unprintable, vulgar; fetishistic, perversive

Near Antonyms

clean, decent, decorous, polite, proper, seemly; innocuous, inoffensive

Other Psychology Terms

fetish, hypochondria, intelligence, mania, narcissism, neurosis, pathological, psychosis, schadenfreude, subliminal

EROGENOUS Defined for English Language Learners

erogenous

adjective

Definition of erogenous for English Language Learners

: producing sexual excitement or pleasure when touched : sexually sensitive

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erogenous

adjective erog·e·nous \ i-ˈräj-ə-nəs \

variants: also erogenic play \ˌer-ə-ˈjen-ik\

medical Definition of erogenous

1 :producing sexual excitement or libidinal gratification when stimulated :sexually sensitive

2 :of, relating to, or arousing sexual feelings

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erogeneity

play \ˌer-ə-jə-ˈnē-ət-ē\ noun plural -ties

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