sexier; sexiest
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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The upcoming collection is filled with tough, sexy leather pieces, slinky backless dresses, and draped jersey, full of movement for a girl on the go. Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025 While Hades outfitted its world with (again, very sexy) supporting characters with rich backstories, mysteries, and relationships to unfurl, there’s nobody that’s very interesting in Towa. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025 My vision is to tie in some top A-list actresses and music artists to create a hot sexy crime thriller. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025 Some early twentysomethings pass around a joint in a manner their age-mates must find sexy. Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2025 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 21 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

sexy

adjective
sexier; sexiest
: sexually exciting : erotic
sexiness noun
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