HORNY Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

horny

adjective

ˈhȯr-nē

Definition of horny

as in passionate

having a strong sexual desire in her view, "teenage boys are perpetually horny"

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Recent Examples of horny Her music owned up to being horny, garish, and superficial, but could scan as thin or cheap when held up to other kinds of ethical or political scrutiny. — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026 By its end, there is even less coherence between the characters and plotlines, diverging into a few pages from the perspective of a desperately horny lesbian crab. — Literary Hub, 21 May 2026 The music’s evocation of simpler times when men were men, teenage girls were both innocent and horny, and cars were made in Michigan has a natural appeal for the MAGA movement. — Jack Hamilton, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026 Another horny couple on vacation couldn’t wait until their flight landed to fool around and insisted on doing so in the plane's cabin. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for horny

Recent Examples of Synonyms for horny

Adjective

The Bigger Picture Netflix animation execs are passionate about their job and percipient.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Aerin Lauder and Jane Lauder have followed in their famous grandmother’s footsteps, passionate about both beauty and entrepreneurialism.

— Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of passionate

Adjective

The streamer is part of Bell Media, and company President Sean Cohan is backing Canadian producers to produce the next Heated Rivalry as Canadian content becomes hot international property.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
The spa is set to open in mid-December and promises to have a range of treatments including massages, facials, and hot/cold therapy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of hot

Adjective

Robert also identifies the lustful subtext of Bret’s fixation on Robert and Susan together.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
In March, the Miami Herald also joined Welty and the Croc Docs on a trip deep in the interior of the northern Everglades to track down lustful male pythons.

— Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026