as in erotic
of, relating to, exciting, or expressing sexual attraction or desire
certain body parts that are known sources of erogenous pleasure
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Recent Examples of erogenous
The lube is water-based and safe for any toy, any body, and any erogenous zone, and the cleaning spray makes cleaning up your toys a breeze.
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Jaina Grey, WIRED, 18 Jan. 2023
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
With one hand on your clit, try massaging these other erogenous zones with the other hand.
—Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2022
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Jaina Grey, WIRED, 18 Jan. 2023
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
With one hand on your clit, try massaging these other erogenous zones with the other hand.
—Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erogenous
Adjective
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Going through the photos, folks will notice the colorful rooms, ample-sized bathrooms (with small showers) and an erotic maze.—
TJ Macias
September 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The evening included readings of erotic poetry by James Massiah and Adult Entertainment, sensual cocktails canapés by Heal Goblin, as well as beers and cans of water for those who couldn’t get into the crowded venue that poured out onto the street.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Known for its sexy, subversive storylines and dialogue, the movie was a standout among the teen comedies and dramas of the '90s, many of which were based on literary works.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Under Zlotowski’s guidance, A Private Life caroms from sexy romantic comedy to Hitchcockian mystery to zany amateur-sleuth caper, with Freudian psychology always lurking beneath.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Erogenous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erogenous. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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