nubile

adjective

Definition of nubilenext
as in sexy
sexually attractive a nubile young starlet who seems to be in every romantic comedy

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Recent Examples of nubile But this woozy debut feature doesn’t rely on its audience being turned on by the relationship between a nubile caretaker and her dementia-addled patient. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 9 July 2026 Our president also shares our love of young, nubile girls. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 23 Dec. 2025 Our President also shares our love of young, nubile girls. — Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 23 Dec. 2025 Our president shares our love of young, nubile girls. — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 23 Dec. 2025 In the case being appealed, nubile young Karlyn asked for a two-year sentence. — Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 30 July 2025 That includes the horror genre, which has typically been focused on terrorizing nubile youth. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025 Michelle Randolph plays Ainsley Norris, Tommy’s 17-year-old nubile high school senior. — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025 Their violent sibling rivalry and Baby Jane’s unhinged commitment to the vaudeville act that made her famous mirror the toxic bond between Moore’s Elisabeth and her nubile double, Sue (Margaret Qualley). — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nubile
  1. sexy
  2. seductive
  3. gorgeous
  4. beautiful
  5. handsome
  6. lovely
  7. cute
  8. charming
Adjective
  • Rooftops and Nightcaps Then Merchant & Trade rises above the skyline with the kind of rooftop view that makes people instinctively reach for their phones to capture a few sexy shots before throwing one back.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • The suit is simple and a bit sexier than other one-piece suits, with a scoop-neck front and high-cut legs.
    — Alexandra Malmed, InStyle, 16 July 2026
Definition of sexy
Adjective
  • Warrior Beowulf defeats the monster Grendel but faces an even greater challenge after encountering Grendel's seductive mother, leading to tragic consequences decades later.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Perhaps, then, what captivates us is a kind of redemption story—the seductive idea that technology can not only repair nature but absolve us for having degraded it.
    — Taylor Dotson, Scientific American, 10 July 2026
Definition of seductive
Adjective
  • Summer is coming to a close, so end it on a high note with a gorgeous gel manicure.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 19 July 2026
  • The plants look gorgeous in spring, but by fall, many are dead.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
Definition of gorgeous
Adjective
  • Here was a team that played a beautiful, dominant style of soccer that enthralled the world and stymied opponents on its way to the World Cup final.
    — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • This landmark resort is something of a Bajan institution, with elegant interiors and an awesomely beautiful setting that ensures it is consistently ranked as one of the best hotels in the Caribbean.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • This one had long, spirally fluted horns and was as handsome a trophy as anyone would want.
    — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026
  • The Vampire Diaries centers on orphaned teenager Elena Gilbert, who ends up falling in love with a handsome new student named Stefan Salvatore (Wesley).
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026
Definition of handsome
Adjective
  • This is an easy-drinking, refreshing wine with lovely fruit and some tannins to give it structure.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Just like lily of the valley, Canada mayflower has low-growing foliage and lovely white flowers.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • Sherri Shepherd looks cute in polka dots to watch Tracee Ellis Ross make her Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing on July 16 in New York City.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • Meredith, New Hampshire Meredith is one of those almost unbearably cute small East Coast towns—especially in the fall, when the colors really pop.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Definition of cute
Adjective
  • For the best seat in the house, try to nab a spot on the top floor of the charming circular stone building.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
  • But don't worry, it's built a vibrant modern city in between those charming old buildings, too.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
Definition of charming

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