erogenous

adjective

erog·​e·​nous i-ˈrä-jə-nəs 

1

: producing sexual excitement or libidinal gratification when stimulated : sexually sensitive

2

: of, relating to, or arousing sexual feelings

Synonyms

• amatory
• amorous
• aphrodisiac
• aphrodisiacal
• erotic
• erotical
• erotogenic
• sexy
• steamy

Examples of erogenous in a Sentence

certain body parts that are known sources of erogenous pleasure

Recent Examples on the Web

These methods target the largest erogenous zone of all: the brain. —Gabe Allen, Discover Magazine, 9 Feb. 2022

With the home office and its suite of sweats increasingly in the rearview mirror, designers and their customers are fixated on the body and discovering new erogenous zones. —Erik Maza, Town & Country, 28 Oct. 2022

Even Owen and Teddy are hauled in to discuss the eleven different erogenous zones, proving to be very enlightening for Dr. Hunt. —Yolanda MacHado, EW.com, 21 Oct. 2022

For all the teasing about the Na'vi's erogenous brain tails, that organic connection clearly reflects a digital sensibility. —Darren Franich, EW.com, 16 Sep. 2022

Additional pleasure keys are wired to your non-genital erogenous zones including the lips, mouth, ears, and neck. —Dr. Nan Wise, Glamour, 7 Sep. 2022

With these images, West is working the erogenous zones of horror fans. —New York Times, 18 Mar. 2022

Word History

Etymology

Greek erōs + English -genous, -genic

First Known Use

circa 1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing erogenous

• erogenous zone

Medical Definition

erogenous

adjective

erog·​e·​nous i-ˈräj-ə-nəs 

variants also erogenic

ˌer-ə-ˈjen-ik 

1

: producing sexual excitement or libidinal gratification when stimulated : sexually sensitive

2

: of, relating to, or arousing sexual feelings

erogeneity

ˌer-ə-jə-ˈnē-ət-ē 

noun

plural erogeneities