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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Apple took coordinating with her Oscar-winning mom one step further by wearing the same sleek, sexy black Calvin Klein gown that Paltrow wore to the July 1996 New York City premiere of Emma. Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 Dec. 2025 Rotano wears like an expensive leather jacket, and is every bit as classic, sexy, and mysterious. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2025 The looks build on this summer’s nightgown-as-daywear trend but are amped up and even sexier for the winter. Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025 This is, admittedly, not a terribly sexy topic. Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2025 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 20 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

sexy

adjective
sexier; sexiest
: sexually exciting : erotic
sexiness noun
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