erogenous
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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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Who knew the back of my neck was an erogenous zone? — Natasha Manoura, The Cut, "The Challenge of Enjoying Sex While Wearing a Wig," 29 Mar. 2018 Over time—sometimes up to a year—tactile feeling can come back, but the sensation probably won’t be erogenous. — SELF, "6 Things You Should Know Before Having Top Surgery," 22 Mar. 2018 There are erogenous zones that a masseuse is not supposed to touch. — Sheila Vilvens, Cincinnati.com, "Social media + law enforcement resulted in Anderson Township massage parlor sting," 13 Mar. 2018 There are so many erogenous zones on a woman’s body. — Monique Judge, The Root, "5 Things Men Need to Understand About Foreplay," 12 Dec. 2017 And is Evan Spiegel’s latest pivot enough to sooth Wall Street’s erogenous fantasies about Snap’s long-term viability? — Jon Kelly, The Hive, "Is Mike Flynn Going to Nuke Jared?," 1 Dec. 2017 These air signs rule the kidneys, so the lower back is a highly erogenous area for them. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "This Is What You're Like in Bed, According to Your Zodiac Sign," 13 Oct. 2017 Sag’s erogenous zone is the hips, so saddle up for an enjoyably rough ride with these equestrian fire signs. — Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, "This Is What You're Like in Bed, According to Your Zodiac Sign," 13 Oct. 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 2015These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'erogenous.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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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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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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