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 warmth of the film—shot on location in Positano, Italy—only adds to its creeping, sexy menace. Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026 Shawn flexed, and at the foot of the stairs, two women dressed like sexy Ash Ketchums, their costumes even skimpier than Shawn's, jumped up and down, and then Shawn rushed down the stairs to greet them and pulled them onto the small stage with him. Danielle Parker, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026 The suede boots are sexy, comfortable, and somehow go with every outfit. Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026 Nelson says of rewearing the sexy number, which impressed a few thousand people who praised her boldness online. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 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 16 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

sexy

adjective
sexier; sexiest
: sexually exciting : erotic
sexiness noun
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