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

She wore a sexy skirt. Her legs are long and sexy.
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This suit manages to keep you covered from top to bottom to backside while still being on-trend with today’s sexier one-pieces. Kristin Corpuz, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025 The inclusion of her father and a compelling love interest, though, add a new dimension to the woman who once arranged student files by sexiest dads. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025 Though not traditionally the sexiest furnishings on the planet, the best TV stands vie for attention with the flashiest LCD screens in your living room, bedroom, or guest room. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2025 Kevin Bacon is showing off one of the goriest — and sexiest — moments from behind the scenes of his latest TV show. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 11 Apr. 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 3 May. 2025.

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sexy

adjective
sexier; sexiest
: sexually exciting : erotic
sexiness noun
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