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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
In Summer, Cannes erotic noir Motel Destino, Venice thriller Stranger Eyes and more.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Fall for Me is a German erotic thriller that's climbing the charts on Netflix.
—EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
In fact, your erotic desire may become enflamed.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
In one moment, there’s a close-up on a still image of Yankees stud Aaron Judge that is basically erotic.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 15 Aug. 2025
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Fall for Me is a German erotic thriller that's climbing the charts on Netflix.
—EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
In fact, your erotic desire may become enflamed.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
In one moment, there’s a close-up on a still image of Yankees stud Aaron Judge that is basically erotic.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for erotic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erotic
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
Adjective
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The look’s holistic effect contrasted sensual styling on the top, with streamlined suited inspiration with the pants.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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In between times, there are long shots of the gingko, tree’s-eye views of what is happening on the ground and squelching closeups of germinating seeds – luscious and inescapably sensual.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Erotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erotic. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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