EROTICISM Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

eroticism

noun

i-ˈrä-tə-ˌsi-zəm

Definition of eroticism

as in lust

intense sexual desire a novel in which innocence and eroticism are themes

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frigidity

as in desire

sexual appetite Alfred Kinsey's groundbreaking research in human eroticism

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Recent Examples of eroticism The band leader Henriette Motzfeldt moves between violin and keys, and the synergy between the two, alongside their drummer and guitarist, is undeniable, drifting between woozy eroticism and a funky danceability. — E.r. Pulgar, SPIN, 10 June 2026 D’Angelo’s 1995 interpretation spotlighted what had always been latent — the song’s vibrant eroticism. — New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026 Comprising irregular, curling and warped forms, the bed is crafted from stainless steel, powder coated in pink and black shades, with its design reportedly informed by female eroticism and intuition. — Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026 Equally important was resisting a reductive reading of eroticism as merely explicit. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eroticism

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Noun

The gorgeous 16-track set explores grief, passion, hope, lust and reflection across four movements, featuring a bevy of special guests, including Thundercat, Steve Lacy, DRAM, Westside Gunn, Kamasi Washington, Earl Sweatshirt and more.

— Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026
More midlife women are logging on in search of everything from lasting love to a little lust.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of lust

Noun

Her work in this area could be rewarded in Europe, where there is growing frustration with the United States as a reliable partner in space and a desire to have independent access to orbit for European astronauts.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026
While Smith was on the IL, backup catcher Dalton Rushing was thrown into the starting role, learning how to balance the defensive responsibility of serving as the main backstop at the major-league level with a desire to also contribute offensively.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of desire

Noun

Her passion, determination and single-minded focus had completed the deal.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The pallid grayness of Mike Eley’s cinematography is probably supposed to mimic the finality of HIV/AIDS taking hold, but there’s no passion aesthetically to counterbalance what becomes absolute misery onscreen to watch.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026

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