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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But the parties happening before and after the awards show set the scene for even sexier fashions to take flight. Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025 Forget boring party platter fodder and say hello to the new, improved melon: its more sustainable and much sexier. Rai Mincey, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 Celebrate 2025 with over 500 candles illuminating the sexiest party in town. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 23 Dec. 2024 And while responsibly aging cucumbers might not seem like the sexiest hobby, there’s plenty of (literal) spice involved. Fran Tirado, Them, 18 Dec. 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 15 Jan. 2025.

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sexy

adjective
sexier; sexiest
: sexually exciting : erotic
sexiness noun
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