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as in erotic
of, relating to, exciting, or expressing sexual attraction or desire
he found her new dress very sexy while still being tasteful
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a sexy voice
a sexy smile
a sexy outfit
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Recent Examples of sexy
Taylor Swift’s Grammys look might just be her sexiest…ever?
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Sam Reed, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2025
Miley stunned in a black leather Saint Laurent dress that flashed her skin in the sexiest (yet most tasteful) way ever.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 2 Feb. 2025
Make the outfit even sexier with the addition of the Amina Muaddi’s Diamante Sandals.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Curate the mood with all five senses in mind:
Sight – Turn down the lights, add candles, or use a blindfold to heighten anticipation in the sexiest way.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
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Sam Reed, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2025
Miley stunned in a black leather Saint Laurent dress that flashed her skin in the sexiest (yet most tasteful) way ever.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 2 Feb. 2025
Make the outfit even sexier with the addition of the Amina Muaddi’s Diamante Sandals.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Curate the mood with all five senses in mind:
Sight – Turn down the lights, add candles, or use a blindfold to heighten anticipation in the sexiest way.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sexy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sexy
Adjective
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However, for industries with short value chains, such as data and information services or software companies, forming a joint venture will invariably require joining forces with an existing or future competitor and is therefore less desirable.—
Raj Sharma,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In a hot market, appraisal gaps became commonplace in the most desirable neighborhoods and price points.—
TC Brown,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Connections like that maintain the film’s low boil of erotic intrigue.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Once an enfant terrible, Emin was known during the ’90s for sculptures and performances that explored the emotional toll of erotic encounters.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Some bees can remember experiencing high heat and weigh this against the reward of sugar when it’s offered in hot containers.—
Bob Fischer,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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The script, from first-time feature writer Nora Garrett, was a hot property among readers in recent years.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Bangs were not an overly popular style at the time, but the wisps that framed the face were usually worn wavy and curly as a nod to sensual softness of the Greek goddess Aphrodite.—
Irene Coltrinari,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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So are we supposed to read anything into the sensual, aquatic clip?—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Sexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sexy. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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