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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
Mea Culpa is Perry at his most knowingly silly, and a throwback to erotic thrillers of decades past.
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Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025
The back of the knee is a surprisingly erotic spot, sensitive to light touch and teasing.
—Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
To make peace, Replika reinstated the right to practice erotic role play, but only for legacy users who’d signed up before February, 2023.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Going through the photos, folks will notice the colorful rooms, ample-sized bathrooms (with small showers) and an erotic maze.
—Tj MacIas 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025
The back of the knee is a surprisingly erotic spot, sensitive to light touch and teasing.
—Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
To make peace, Replika reinstated the right to practice erotic role play, but only for legacy users who’d signed up before February, 2023.
—Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Going through the photos, folks will notice the colorful rooms, ample-sized bathrooms (with small showers) and an erotic maze.
—Tj MacIas 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for erotic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erotic
Adjective
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Throughout many revealing conversations, the braggadocious zeal of Poseidon and Zeus, the sexy aloofness of Aphrodite and Dionysus, and the sniveling bitchery of Hermes and Hypnos were endearing, but all gave way to flawed people who grew deeply over time.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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The dress also featured a thigh-skimming slit for a sexy touch.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Bieber’s iteration on the trend elevated the style to a cheeky, high-fashion moment with feminine touches and sensual edge.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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For the sensual and aesthetically-inclined Libras, Atlas says a hobby like candle making is a match made in heaven.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Erotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erotic. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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