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also erotical
as in sexy
of, relating to, exciting, or expressing sexual attraction or desire
the erotic aspects of the story of Beauty and the Beast
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Recent Examples of erotic
Working with the fingertip has a sensuosity which is erotic and raw; there is something very direct about this process of drawing, rubbing, scratching and erasing.
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Zehra Jumabhoy,
Artforum,
25 June 2026
The Kreung people of northeastern Cambodia build huts for their adolescent daughters to use for erotic liaisons and encourage them to have as many of these as possible before choosing a husband.
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Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Even if people have no interest in exploring BDSM practices themselves, there is so much to be learned about sexuality from these erotic communities.
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
In an Instagram video posted by Quinn, an erotic stories app that Abdalla and her Off Campus co-star Stephen Kalyn recently voiced a narrative for, Abdalla was seen wearing a $39 necklace.
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Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
13 June 2026
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Zehra Jumabhoy,
Artforum,
25 June 2026
The Kreung people of northeastern Cambodia build huts for their adolescent daughters to use for erotic liaisons and encourage them to have as many of these as possible before choosing a husband.
—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
Even if people have no interest in exploring BDSM practices themselves, there is so much to be learned about sexuality from these erotic communities.
—
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
In an Instagram video posted by Quinn, an erotic stories app that Abdalla and her Off Campus co-star Stephen Kalyn recently voiced a narrative for, Abdalla was seen wearing a $39 necklace.
—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for erotic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erotic
sexy
Adjective
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The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
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Zuma at Hôtel Byblos is another spot for high-quality, contemporary Japanese food, with a sexy ambiance and amazing cocktail selection.
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“Erotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erotic. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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