Synonyms of sexy

sexy

adjective

ˈsek-sē 

1

as in desirable

sexually attractive

even after 30 years of marriage, he still finds his wife sexy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• desirable
• hot
• luscious
• toothsome
• seductive
• dishy
• bodacious
• foxy
• nubile
• alluring
• hunky
• sultry
• studly
• vampish
• vampy

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

• erotic
• sensual
• spicy
• steamy
• amorous
• suggestive
• erogenous
• pornographic
• amatory
• dirty
• aphrodisiac
• erotogenic
• sensuous
• nasty
• obscene
• lustful
• vulgar
• filthy
• foul
• lascivious
• carnal
• gross
• autoerotic
• lewd
• bawdy
• racy
• indecent
• prurient
• smutty
• ribald
• titillating
• fleshly
• fetishistic
• unprintable
• perversive

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• proper
• clean
• polite
• unsexy
• decent
• decorous
• unerotic
• nonerotic
• seemly
• innocuous
• inoffensive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sexy

The diabolical is ambiguous and often frankly sexy; the ridiculous is not. — Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026

The interiors, food, and soundtrack of Punjabi hits all come together seamlessly to create a sexy vibe—the only problem is finding a way to get past the thousands of people on the waitlist to experience it for yourself. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026

The primary suite showcases a sexy black-marble bathroom with a soaking tub, while the other bathrooms are a bit less flashy. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026

Elsewhere in her new Playboy interview, Charli — full name Charlotte Emma Aitchison — spoke about what defines a sexy photograph. — Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026