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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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Directed by two Emmy-award-winning filmmakers, Stanley Nelson and Nicole London, the film features Miller and other funk royalty such as George Clinton, leader of the Parliament and Funkadelic groups, plus members of classic funk groups like the Ohio Players, famous for their erotic album covers.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Deadline is hearing the script is about Delaney Pitts, a nerdy teenage virgin who has a secret online life as an erotic fan fiction author.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 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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So are we supposed to read anything into the sensual, aquatic clip?—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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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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“Sexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sexy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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