EROS Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

eros

noun

ˈer-ˌäs

Definition of eros

as in lust

intense sexual desire dedicated to the poet's lover, the sonnet has eros as its theme

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

frigidity

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for eros

Noun

As love, lust and regret take hold of the court, Heinrey (Lee Jong-suk), the charming crown prince of the Western Kingdom, turns his eye to Navier.

— Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026
What follows is a tale of love, lust and regret that threatens the fate of an entire empire as Navier strives to reclaim her power.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of lust

Noun

Evans's passion for golf and the Masters Tournament led them to incorporate elements from Augusta's clubhouse design.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
His passion for fashion eventually led him to work with some of the most illustrious clientele, with Jackie Kennedy and Twiggy just being a few.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of passion

Noun

That striking eroticism has done wonders for this movie’s marketing campaign too, which maybe has come as a surprise to you both.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
In between all that, the story comes in desire and danger, and that’s where the thriller, crime and eroticism emerge.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 29 July 2026

Definition of eroticism

Noun

Through the eyes of a scammer, America is a nation of satyrs and harlots, our concupiscence interrupted only by occasional trips to Walmart or the gas station.

— Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Gregory of Nyssa, contemplating the Christian horror of concupiscence, once theorized that had not Adam and Eve sinned, the two of them would have remained virgins and reproduced in whatever way angels did.

— David Harsanyi, National Review, 8 June 2023

Definition of concupiscence

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erogenous

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erosion

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