erogenous

erog·e·nous | \ i-ˈrä-jə-nəs

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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

Recent Examples on the Web Coquettishly clip oximeters to each other’s erogenous zones. — Scott Jacobson, The New Yorker, "Date Ideas for a Post-Quarantine World," 26 June 2020 When Monica taught Chandler the seven (seven, seven, SEVEN!) erogenous zones. — Lynsey Eidell, Glamour, "11 Times Chandler and Monica Were Total Relationship Goals on Friends," 22 May 2020 The first collection made the neck an erogenous zone; the second, the lower back. — Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, "Breaking the Curse of the It Bag," 18 Feb. 2020 Your bod has various erogenous zones, which are areas of your body that are more sensitive than others. — Yerin Kim, Seventeen, "15 Things Every Girl Needs to Know About Masturbation," 11 Feb. 2020 Your bod has various erogenous zones, which are areas of your body that are more sensitive than others. — Yerin Kim, Seventeen, "15 Things Every Girl Needs to Know About Masturbation," 11 Feb. 2020 Monica was intense about pretty much everything — even an impromptu tutorial on erogenous zones. — Bethonie Butler, Washington Post, "‘Friends’ premiered 25 years ago. Here are 25 of the beloved sitcom’s most memorable quotes.," 22 Sep. 2019 To others, it's best remembered as the one where Monica teaches Chandler (and maybe some watching from home) about female erogenous zones. — Whitney Friedlander, CNN, "The 25 most relatable 'Friends' episodes as the show turns 25," 16 Aug. 2019 Our press seems increasingly helpless in the face of evidence-free red herrings aimed at its erogenous zones. — Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, "Suddenly, Bezos Is Media’s Hero," 12 Feb. 2019

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“Erogenous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erogenous. Accessed 26 Oct. 2020.

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erogenous

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of erogenous

: producing sexual excitement or pleasure when touched : sexually sensitive

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erogenous

erog·e·nous | \ i-ˈräj-ə-nəs

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

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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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