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also erotical
as in sexy
of, relating to, exciting, or expressing sexual attraction or desire
the erotic aspects of the story of Beauty and the Beast
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Recent Examples of erotic
For erotic thrillers to work, all characters involved in the centralizing relationship(s) need to be more than socio-cultural screens.
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Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
Joe stammers a non-answer because his prose has turned more erotic than thriller thanks to his growing obsession with her.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The English-language erotic tale with surreal undertones will world premiere next month in Cannes’ ACID sidebar.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
In the erotic thriller, the student, Ezra, must choose between his academic future and his dignity.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 23 Apr. 2025
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Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
Joe stammers a non-answer because his prose has turned more erotic than thriller thanks to his growing obsession with her.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The English-language erotic tale with surreal undertones will world premiere next month in Cannes’ ACID sidebar.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
In the erotic thriller, the student, Ezra, must choose between his academic future and his dignity.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erotic
Adjective
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This suit manages to keep you covered from top to bottom to backside while still being on-trend with today’s sexier one-pieces.—
Kristin Corpuz,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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The inclusion of her father and a compelling love interest, though, add a new dimension to the woman who once arranged student files by sexiest dads.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This is a kind of peacocking that reads as sensual playful, and audacious.—
Kerane Marcellus,
Essence,
6 May 2025
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With its connection to the sensual world, the pleasures of nature and the grounding energy of the Earth, Taurus season provides the perfect backdrop for this celebration of life and growth.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Erotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erotic. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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