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

wearing a sexy swimsuit models striking sexy poses
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Meanwhile, a crop of fresh, fun, sexy, and most important, diverse reality dating shows began to eat The Bachelor’s lunch. Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025 Joan and Luke had a love that was all fireworks and sexy dazzle; after Luke died, Joan married Larry, who was all ordinary-guy solidity. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025 For a sexy, twisty-turny, biting psychosexual thriller set around pools, see Jacques Deray’s 1969 La Piscine. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025 Ferretti Yachts, redesigned by Filippo Salvetti, attracts a younger, sexier clientele. Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 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 12 Sep. 2025.

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sexy

adjective
sexier; sexiest
: sexually exciting : erotic
sexiness noun
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