sexier; sexiest
Synonyms of sexynext
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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The boyfriend’s really sexy and loving and listens, and the husband’s really stable and good with the kids. Daisy Jones, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026 As a bonus, we’re rewarded with-sexy guys romping about in and out of form-fitting leather chaps and then in and out of tight wrestling tights. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026 There’s something sexy about it. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026 The venue itself is sexy and luxurious, and the food is, in a word, divine. Kelsey Stiegman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sexy

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 12 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

sexy

adjective
sexier; sexiest
: sexually exciting : erotic
sexiness noun
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