sexier; sexiest
Synonyms of sexynext
1
: sexually suggestive or stimulating : erotic
2
: generally attractive or interesting : appealing
a sexy stock
sexily adverb
sexiness noun

Examples of sexy in a Sentence

wearing a sexy swimsuit models striking sexy poses
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And anyone who read Cobb's explosive The Hunting Wives or watched the hit Netflix series of the same name starring Malin Akerman and Brittany Snow, knows to expect plenty of twists, turns and sexy secrets in this one. Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026 Since their November 2020 debut, ENHYPEN have cultivated a sexy vampire lore. Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026 Is there anything sexier than these transparent tips? Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 18 Jan. 2026 After seeing Harry and Ron’s meet-cute, Harry is spotted flying away from Ron on the Quidditch pitch without any bottoms, and more sexy Hogwarts shenanigans take place. William Earl, Variety, 18 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sexy

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sexy was in 1896

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“Sexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexy. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

sexy

adjective
sexier; sexiest
: sexually exciting : erotic
sexiness noun
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