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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
But is there enough wine in all of Provence to unwind a Brit as icy and buttoned-up as Charlotte Rampling’s Sarah Morton in François Ozon’s sharp, erotic thriller?
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Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo, Footwear News, 26 May 2025
One memorable performance involved an artist who danced topless around the structural column, in imitation of an erotic dance.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 May 2025
But Silverman’s version moves beyond Strindberg’s toxic blame game to explore the erotic vulnerability of each member of the ménage, as well as the animal forces that draw them together in new configurations.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 22 May 2025
With little friction, anyone can use the feature to create what are essentially erotic images of celebrities and strangers.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 22 May 2025
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Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo, Footwear News, 26 May 2025
One memorable performance involved an artist who danced topless around the structural column, in imitation of an erotic dance.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 May 2025
But Silverman’s version moves beyond Strindberg’s toxic blame game to explore the erotic vulnerability of each member of the ménage, as well as the animal forces that draw them together in new configurations.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 22 May 2025
With little friction, anyone can use the feature to create what are essentially erotic images of celebrities and strangers.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erotic
Adjective
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People magazine named him one of the sexiest men that year.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Our favorite is Santal a La Vida, which takes the popular woody scent to a creamy, serene space that contrasts with the spicy, sensual scents it’s normally used for.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
13 June 2025
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Leslie Bibb Leslie Bibb took inspiration from suited styling with a sensual spin, wearing a minidress constructed with blazer elements.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 June 2025
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“Erotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erotic. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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