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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 a way that did not make sense to her, the sealed letter, which had previously had an erotic, conspiratorial weight to it, now had a shameful air.
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Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
Arguably, some of the best steamy romance novels are the ones that take their time building slow-burn tension—and aren’t afraid to enter erotic territory along the way.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 May 2025
Release date, cast, where to watch When does Nicole Kidman's erotic thriller 'Babygirl' release on Max?
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
In the film, Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly play Corky and Violet, two women who become entangled in an illicit, erotic affair that becomes even more complicated when Violet introduces a plan to steal $2 million from her gangster boyfriend, Caesar (Joe Pantoliano).
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
Arguably, some of the best steamy romance novels are the ones that take their time building slow-burn tension—and aren’t afraid to enter erotic territory along the way.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 May 2025
Release date, cast, where to watch When does Nicole Kidman's erotic thriller 'Babygirl' release on Max?
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
In the film, Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly play Corky and Violet, two women who become entangled in an illicit, erotic affair that becomes even more complicated when Violet introduces a plan to steal $2 million from her gangster boyfriend, Caesar (Joe Pantoliano).
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erotic
Adjective
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And, depending on each event’s everyday price, some of the $25 deals wind up being sexier than others.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
20 May 2025
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The narrative is sexier than the truth in this case.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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The sensual scenes between Orlando and Trinidad are more scorching than a blistering summer day, and Cunningham expertly builds their emotional connection while never letting up on their physical sparks.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
19 May 2025
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In this provocative yet lavish and sensual biopic about controversial poet Eduard Limonov, Serebrennikov — along with co-writer and Oscar winner Paweł Pawlikowski — deepens his confrontational, love-hate exploration of his homeland’s culture and history.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
13 May 2025
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“Erotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erotic. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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