sexy

adjective

ˈsek-sē How to pronounce sexy (audio)
Definition of sexynext
1
as in desirable
sexually attractive even after 30 years of marriage, he still finds his wife sexy

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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

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Recent Examples of sexy Academy Award winner Halle Berry celebrated her 60th birthday by posting a series of sexy photographs online. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026 Gaten Matarazzo is playing sort of a sexy role, where Billie’s dragging him into the bathroom. — Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 Guest actresses would cycle through, dressed far sexier than Felicity ever would be. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 Born with her sun and Venus in this Air sign, this look is the perfect balance of romantic, refined and sexy. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sexy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sexy
  1. desirable
  2. erotic
  3. hot
  4. sensual
Adjective
  • Some appeal appraisals have relied on sales of much smaller or older buildings, or buildings in less desirable areas without access to the same power and fiber lines.
    — Alex Nitkin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The most desirable address, for our money, is 1 Five Fields Square, where London design house Albion Nord has created a tactile, warm showpiece residence.
    — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of desirable
Adjective
  • This display of light bondage proved merely an amuse-bouche to the erotic banquet that Fennell had prepared.
    — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Lyne recently spoke about the 1987 erotic thriller at a screening of his other classic, Unfaithful.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of erotic
Adjective
  • It’s been hot in Pasadena lately, and according to Cat Chen, the best way to deal with the heat is simple—have your friends over, keep the AC running, and serve a refreshing menu alongside a crisp white wine.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Commerce production assistant Hailey Roy, who has 3C curls, actually skips a hot tool altogether.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of hot
Adjective
  • This isn’t Musgraves’ first venture into lifestyle products with a distinctly sensual bent.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 21 Aug. 2026
  • With the new immersive sound system, orchestra impact becomes a matter of technology, giving individual instruments paranormal prominence and turning full orchestra glory into a sensual sound bath.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of sensual

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“Sexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sexy. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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