sexy

adjective

ˈsek-sē 

sexier; sexiest

1

: sexually suggestive or stimulating : erotic

2

: generally attractive or interesting : appealing

a sexy stock

sexily

ˈsek-sə-lē 

adverb

sexiness

ˈsek-sē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of sexy

• desirable
• hot

Examples of sexy in a Sentence

wearing a sexy swimsuit

models striking sexy poses

Recent Examples on the Web

Summer is the best time to show some skin, but sexy isn’t the only way to go; street stylers revealed some fun new ways to approach the look. — Irene Kim, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2026

Academy Award winner Halle Berry celebrated her 60th birthday by posting a series of sexy photographs online. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026

Gaten Matarazzo is playing sort of a sexy role, where Billie’s dragging him into the bathroom. — Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Guest actresses would cycle through, dressed far sexier than Felicity ever would be. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sexy

• apoplexy

Kids Definition

sexy

adjective

ˈsek-sē 

sexier; sexiest

: sexually exciting : erotic

sexiness noun