sexier; sexiest
1
: sexually suggestive or stimulating : erotic
2
: generally attractive or interesting : appealing
a sexy stock
sexily adverb
sexiness noun

Examples of sexy in a Sentence

wearing a sexy swimsuit models striking sexy poses
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This dress from Rumored might be the sexiest piece in my travel wardrobe. Sarah Boyd, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025 There’s no question that chipping back solid, deep returns, or even short ones that bring an opponent to an awkward spot in the middle of the court, isn’t exactly the sexiest form of winning tennis. Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 July 2025 On an episode of her podcast Straight to Cam, the Los Angeles Sparks star, 23, talked about her recent photo shoot for a new sports and fashion magazine called Players, that saw Brink posing for her sexiest shoot to date. Natasha Dye, People.com, 30 June 2025 Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen were once the world’s sexiest couple. Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for sexy

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sexy was in 1896

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“Sexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexy. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

sexy

adjective
sexier; sexiest
: sexually exciting : erotic
sexiness noun
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