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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
The evening included readings of erotic poetry by James Massiah and Adult Entertainment, sensual cocktails canapés by Heal Goblin, as well as beers and cans of water for those who couldn’t get into the crowded venue that poured out onto the street.
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Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
What the studio delivered was a minute and a half of steamy, erotic and brooding scenes between Elordi and Robbie.
—Pamela Avila, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
But the binge-y, erotic crime thriller wasn’t always at Netflix.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
In Summer, Cannes erotic noir Motel Destino, Venice thriller Stranger Eyes and more.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
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Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
What the studio delivered was a minute and a half of steamy, erotic and brooding scenes between Elordi and Robbie.
—Pamela Avila, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
But the binge-y, erotic crime thriller wasn’t always at Netflix.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
In Summer, Cannes erotic noir Motel Destino, Venice thriller Stranger Eyes and more.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for erotic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erotic
Adjective
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On chillier days, pair it with Chelsea boots, tights, and a boxy wool overcoat, or don a sheer silk top and cropped shearling bomber jacket for a look that’s equal parts sexy and edgy—ideal for date night in Paris.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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The sexy prerogative of Good Culture extends beyond social media into its physical marketing efforts.—
Emma Sandler,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Donna Summer passed away more than a decade ago in 2012, leaving behind an incredible legacy of upbeat dance music and sensual R&B-leaning tunes.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Interactions should be pleasant, sensual or charming.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Erotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erotic. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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