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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
The domineering yet magnetic actor made the leap from London to the big screen, his sexy mad scientist becoming synonymous with controversy itself.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
There’s casual wear, sexy dresses, great fashion denim pieces, faux fur coats.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
The Roar actress was seen in a sexy one-sleeve Armani Privé sequin gown with a thigh-high slit while the country singer wore a traditional tuxedo suit.
—Robin Raven, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
According to Brown, an overnight stay at a sexy or swanky hotel or a poem detailing your most heartfelt emotions are both good gift ideas for Scorpios.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sexy
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
There’s casual wear, sexy dresses, great fashion denim pieces, faux fur coats.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
The Roar actress was seen in a sexy one-sleeve Armani Privé sequin gown with a thigh-high slit while the country singer wore a traditional tuxedo suit.
—Robin Raven, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
According to Brown, an overnight stay at a sexy or swanky hotel or a poem detailing your most heartfelt emotions are both good gift ideas for Scorpios.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sexy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sexy
Adjective
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Covetable, must-have pieces from Jonathan Anderson’s Dior, Michael Rider’s Celine, and Chanel under Matthieu Blazy’s direction felt fresh and desirable.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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And, said Karr, teaching in Indiana’s current political atmosphere makes the job even less desirable.—
Tory Basile,
IndyStar,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The story is one of impossible love, centering on two young Chinese women, high-school best friends in Shanghai in the nineteen-twenties whose relationship has an intense erotic current continuing into adulthood.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
2 Oct. 2025
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Set against the backdrop of the Mediterranean at the height of summer, the erotic thriller follows Calvin Wells (Funk), a charismatic conman who sets his sights on Katrine Winters (Meadow Williams), a mysterious billionaire widow.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Add onion, garlic, ginger, celery to hot oil and cook for 2 minutes; do not allow to brown.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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After the slow, quiet, hot month of August, when many Parisians leave the city and go on holiday, the arrival of fall fills the city with life again as temperatures cool and everyone gets back to their routine.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While on The Tonight Show, Swift appeared shy when discussing the song’s lyrics, ducking her head down as the house band the Roots began playing a sensual tune.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Oct. 2025
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Bieber’s iteration on the trend elevated the style to a cheeky, high-fashion moment with feminine touches and sensual edge.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Sexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sexy. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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