sexier; sexiest
1
: sexually suggestive or stimulating : erotic
2
: generally attractive or interesting : appealing
a sexy stock
Examples of sexy in a Sentence
Adjective
wearing a sexy swimsuit
models striking sexy poses
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Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Locally, Margaret is known for announcing hailstorms with a sexy shimmy.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
And just a little more sexy [and] confident.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
And while Taylor is inspired by the latest runway offerings, her approach has always been to reflect and enhance her own personal style that’s equal parts sporty, sexy, and strong.
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Adjective
The hero of the series is a former Olympic show jumper turned Tory member of Parliament named Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell), a sexy but cruel villain who—in the books at least—beats horses and breaks women.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Locally, Margaret is known for announcing hailstorms with a sexy shimmy.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
And just a little more sexy [and] confident.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
And while Taylor is inspired by the latest runway offerings, her approach has always been to reflect and enhance her own personal style that’s equal parts sporty, sexy, and strong.
—Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
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“Sexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexy. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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