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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
The memo did not specify which state was affected.
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An ancient Roman erotic mosaic was returned to Pompeii after it was stolen by whom or what?
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Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 19 July 2025
According to the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, national authorities and military officials spent the past two years working towards repatriating an erotic travertine tile mosaic with ancient Roman origins.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2025
Spartacus: House of Ashur is a thrilling, erotic, history-bending, roller-coaster experience that builds on everything that made the original series a colossal hit.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 26 July 2025
But this experience need not be limited to Catholicism’s terms of repentance, for the church offers only one kind of erotic container.
—Terry Nguyen
july 23, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
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Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 19 July 2025
According to the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, national authorities and military officials spent the past two years working towards repatriating an erotic travertine tile mosaic with ancient Roman origins.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2025
Spartacus: House of Ashur is a thrilling, erotic, history-bending, roller-coaster experience that builds on everything that made the original series a colossal hit.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 26 July 2025
But this experience need not be limited to Catholicism’s terms of repentance, for the church offers only one kind of erotic container.
—Terry Nguyen
july 23, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erotic
Adjective
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Any ranking of the sexiest subset of people is bound to be met with a healthy dose of skepticism.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Aug. 2025
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But sacks are sexier and can be far more destructive to an offense.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Generally, they're used as a style statement, paired with very sensual garments; however, adding a striped shirt under a corset can create a completely different silhouette.—
Michel Mejía,
Glamour,
2 Aug. 2025
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This can bring a more sensual, domestic and sweet energy to our lives and relationships.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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“Erotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erotic. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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