sexier; sexiest
1
: sexually suggestive or stimulating : erotic
2
: generally attractive or interesting : appealing
a sexy stock
Examples of sexy in a Sentence
wearing a sexy swimsuit
models striking sexy poses
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Not only were there grand ballgowns that looked ready for a walk down a cathedral aisle, but Lhuillier also offered some sexy, sheer lace dresses with a lingerie twist—perfect for a late night on the dance floor.
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Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
So, looking for ways to feel sexy outside of penetration is key, too.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Set in 1950s England, as the party devolves into shambles — mostly orchestrated by Hedda herself — Hedda goes from a simmering conversation about what happens to a woman bound by her circumstances to a sexy psychological thriller about class, power, and ambition.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 23 Oct. 2025
In ’50s England, her professional academic lesbian shows up in a provocatively sexy outfit with a gauzy bodice.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
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Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
So, looking for ways to feel sexy outside of penetration is key, too.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Set in 1950s England, as the party devolves into shambles — mostly orchestrated by Hedda herself — Hedda goes from a simmering conversation about what happens to a woman bound by her circumstances to a sexy psychological thriller about class, power, and ambition.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 23 Oct. 2025
In ’50s England, her professional academic lesbian shows up in a provocatively sexy outfit with a gauzy bodice.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sexy
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“Sexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexy. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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