English Dictionary

SEXY (sexier, sexiest)

Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

IPA (US): 

Irregular inflected forms: sexier  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation, sexiest  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation

 Dictionary entry overview: What does sexy mean? 

SEXY (adjective)
  The adjective SEXY has 2 senses:

1. marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interestplay

2. stimulating sexual desireplay

  Familiarity information: SEXY used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


SEXY (adjective)

 Declension: comparative and superlative 
Comparative: sexier  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation
Superlative: sexiest  Listen to US pronunciation  Listen to GB pronunciation


Sense 1

Meaning:

Marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest

Context example:

sexy jokes

Similar:

lascivious; lewd; libidinous; lustful (driven by lust; preoccupied with or exhibiting lustful desires)

sex-starved (desiring but deprived of sexual gratification)

sexed (characterized by sexuality)

raunchy (earthy and sexually explicit)

provocative (intentionally arousing sexual desire)

adult; pornographic (designed to arouse lust)

highly-sexed; oversexed (having excessive sexual desire or appeal)

orgiastic (used of frenzied sexual activity)

lubricious; lustful; prurient; salacious (characterized by lust)

leering ((of a glance) sidelong and slyly lascivious)

lecherous (given to excessive indulgence in sexual activity)

juicy; luscious; lush; red-hot; toothsome; voluptuous (having strong sexual appeal)

intimate; sexual (involved in a sexual relationship)

hot (sexually excited or exciting)

blue; gamey; gamy; juicy; naughty; racy; risque; spicy (suggestive of sexual impropriety)

erotic; titillating (giving sexual pleasure; sexually arousing)

coquettish; flirtatious (like a coquette)

autoerotic (sexually satisfying yourself (as by masturbation))

aroused; horny; randy; ruttish; steamy; turned on (feeling great sexual desire)

Also:

exciting (creating or arousing excitement)

seductive (tending to entice into a desired action or state)

Antonym:

unsexy (not sexually aroused or arousing)

Derivation:

sex (all of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses)

sexiness (the arousal of feelings of sexual desire)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Stimulating sexual desire

Synonyms:

aphrodisiac; aphrodisiacal; sexy

Derivation:

sex (all of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses)

sexiness (the arousal of feelings of sexual desire)


 Context examples 


Mars often sets off sexy sparks.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

Sexy Mars will collaborate by being in your marriage and commitment sector until February 16.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

Sunday, December 22, when Mars and Pluto will be in sync—a powerful, sexy combo of transformation.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

This is a sexy, flirtatious vibration, so if you are hoping to meet a new romantic interest, this could be the day when it happens.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

The transiting moon will be in Scorpio, a sexy, loving place for the moon to be.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

Mars will bring out your sexy charms in Aquarius, a sign that blends magnificently with Gemini.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

Mars, the sexy energy planet, is in Scorpio, lighting your house of new love, true love.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)



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