1
2
as in erotic
of, relating to, exciting, or expressing sexual attraction or desire
he found her new dress very sexy while still being tasteful
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Try This Instead
Try This InsteadFor
Try This
a sexy voice
a sexy smile
a sexy outfit
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sexy
The wisest, the most invincible, sexiest, purest, finest.
—
Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
The Buffs get Disney to air their spring game and the NFL to air what’s more or less a sexier version of the old Presidential Physical Fitness Test.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2025
Here are five players the Vikings should target: Will Fries, guard
Not the sexiest name out there by any means, Fries might be the best interior offensive lineman available.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025
The man who portrays The Rookie character is, of course, Eric Winter, whom readers voted as the sexiest TV cop.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sexy
Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
The Buffs get Disney to air their spring game and the NFL to air what’s more or less a sexier version of the old Presidential Physical Fitness Test.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2025
Here are five players the Vikings should target: Will Fries, guard
Not the sexiest name out there by any means, Fries might be the best interior offensive lineman available.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025
The man who portrays The Rookie character is, of course, Eric Winter, whom readers voted as the sexiest TV cop.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sexy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sexy
Adjective
-
Sometimes, the larvae would chew these body parts into more desirable sizes.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
-
No major surgery required, but one new face is desirable.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Release date, cast, where to watch When does Nicole Kidman's erotic thriller 'Babygirl' release on Max?—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
-
In the erotic thriller, the student, Ezra, must choose between his academic future and his dignity.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
South Florida: While the region is expected to experience another hot and dry day besides a few stray late afternoon showers, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. April 29.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
-
In cities that have an uneven distribution of foliage, neighborhoods featuring more greenery can offer a relative cooling effect, enabling residents to better withstand dangerously hot summers.—
Henna Hundal,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Julius’s secretive couplings with a Latino gambler (Diego Calva) are discreet, never sensual like Hernández’s nude compositions.—
Armond White,
National Review,
25 Apr. 2025
-
The track stirred controversy at the time for its use of Catholic religious imagery in a sensual context.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sexy. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share