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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Terri brought a puppet who slaps him on behalf of all the sexy-ass 60-plus women. Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025 The Knee-Length Skirt Streamlined yet sexy, the knee-length pencil skirt becomes a modern wardrobing solution when paired with a cropped jacket or cashmere crewneck. Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2025 Electra added even more sexy touches to her outfit with the addition of tiny denim shorts — which featured a cheeky black lace-up detail at the hips to show off even more skin — and black fishnet stockings. Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025 Aaron Esh’s sleek and sexy show saw slim cut jeans and taut leather pants stuffed into slouchy leather boots, made in collaboration with Zara. Hanna McNeila, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sexy

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 26 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

sexy

adjective
sexier; sexiest
: sexually exciting : erotic
sexiness noun
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