sexier; sexiest
1
: sexually suggestive or stimulating : erotic
2
: generally attractive or interesting : appealing
a sexy stock
Examples of sexy in a Sentence
wearing a sexy swimsuit
models striking sexy poses
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South Beach — with its sexy and high-octane mix of sun and neon — has seen its fortunes sag and surge over the years.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Getting dressed for a night out can be a frustrating endeavor, a high-wire act of dressing to feel comfortable, sexy, and—most importantly—confident.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
The dimensional blonde paired with Megan's sweet-meets-sexy yellow polka dot outfit conjures up visions of patio happy hours, hanging out by the pool, or hitting up your local amusement park or county fair for some cotton candy and a spin around the ferris wheel.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 Feb. 2026
The sexy space holds just 20 seats at the bar, and definitely pop into the antique confessional in the back for a photo opp.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Getting dressed for a night out can be a frustrating endeavor, a high-wire act of dressing to feel comfortable, sexy, and—most importantly—confident.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
The dimensional blonde paired with Megan's sweet-meets-sexy yellow polka dot outfit conjures up visions of patio happy hours, hanging out by the pool, or hitting up your local amusement park or county fair for some cotton candy and a spin around the ferris wheel.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 Feb. 2026
The sexy space holds just 20 seats at the bar, and definitely pop into the antique confessional in the back for a photo opp.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sexy
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“Sexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexy. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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