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 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

Too edgy, too heavy, too real, too violent, too loud, too sexy? — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026

To this end, Ochs is offering some great-looking, sexy dresses and going-out tops for spring. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

InStyle gathered all of the sexiest looks the Emmys have had to offer, ahead. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026