as in passionate
having a strong sexual desire
in her view, "teenage boys are perpetually horny"
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Recent Examples of horny
Underneath, this play suggests, British society in the 1920s was horny as all get out.
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Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
After all, there’s no shortage of horny mid-life women on screen and in literature these days, from Nicole Kidman’s Romy in Babygirl to the narrator of Miranda July’s All Fours.
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Rebecca Cope,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
Sharon used to be the company’s secret weapon, a beautiful, smart and immaculately presented businesswoman who flattered hard cash out of horny old billionaires.
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
The actor, who plays the sexy but stoic Ilya Rozanov on HBO Max's horny hockey drama, will be making his SNL debut.
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Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for horny
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
After all, there’s no shortage of horny mid-life women on screen and in literature these days, from Nicole Kidman’s Romy in Babygirl to the narrator of Miranda July’s All Fours.
—
Rebecca Cope,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
Sharon used to be the company’s secret weapon, a beautiful, smart and immaculately presented businesswoman who flattered hard cash out of horny old billionaires.
—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
The actor, who plays the sexy but stoic Ilya Rozanov on HBO Max's horny hockey drama, will be making his SNL debut.
—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for horny
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horny
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The Democrats are also passionate about the Constitution, the rule of law and due process — all high ground positions.
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Even in some of the big, seemingly soulless companies, there’s a lot of really passionate people who want to make art.
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That’s why everything looks different in a cold pool versus a hot shower.
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Either way, El Niño is likely to remain a hot topic throughout 2026.
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But in this one, the women are transgressive and lustful and violent and ridiculous and funny.
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From dazzling smiles and lustful dates to shocking eliminations and lifelong friendships, Love Island USA is back.
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“Horny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horny. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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