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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Notes: berries, black currant, rose Apotheke Bitter Cherry Classic Candle $46 Anthropologie $48 Apotheke Cherry, arguably the sexiest of all fruits, is the main character here, made only more alluring with its bitter complexity. Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024 My goal was to make one that was sexier, and slightly faster, than the others on the water. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024 But rest assured: Menstrual underwear is far sexier and less obtrusive than diapers. Gabrielle Kassel, Allure, 29 Sep. 2024 But none of that detracts from my enthusiasm for this production, which uses eight live musicians and is both sexier than the one on Broadway and more in touch with the characters’ inner lives. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2024 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 8 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

sexy

adjective
sexier; sexiest
: sexually exciting : erotic
sexiness noun
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