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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
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.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
Who do the ladies consider the sexiest man on the planet?
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
Harris, the narrator’s husband: Paul Mescal or Nick Kroll
Can Ireland's sexiest chain-wearer reinvent himself as a boring straight guy who's not entirely fulfilling his wife?
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
Paired together, the pieces make the sexiest Canadian tuxedo.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
Who do the ladies consider the sexiest man on the planet?
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 13 Feb. 2025
Harris, the narrator’s husband: Paul Mescal or Nick Kroll
Can Ireland's sexiest chain-wearer reinvent himself as a boring straight guy who's not entirely fulfilling his wife?
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
Paired together, the pieces make the sexiest Canadian tuxedo.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sexy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sexy
Adjective
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The idea that tax regimes in certain markets make teams more or less desirable to players was raised more than once.—
James Mirtle,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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He isn’t expected to be at training camp with Los Angeles but rather a different team when a desirable trade package is presented.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Her decision meant that, following the success of her role of murder suspect Catherine Tramell in the erotic thriller Basic Instinct in 1992, her memorable outfit was hers to keep.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2025
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But when Davis mentioned Nicole Kidman's 2024 erotic drama, Babygirl, as an example of a new film that does, Lowe reconsidered his remarks.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, acquiring a Super Bowl-caliber quarterback with a non-playoff roster would essentially increase the bar for the Giants this upcoming season, thus making the seats even hotter for the two, making the situation not ideal for either party.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Experts advise against strapping a car seat to the aisle seat, because babies could be injured during food and drink services if a hot item spills.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Jean, 36, began experimenting with these sensual voiceovers in 2023.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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Free from the arc of awards season, the fashion world set their eyes squarely on Paris Fashion Week’s debuts: first, Haider Ackermann’s sensual take on Tom Ford, and now, to Burton at Givenchy.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Sexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sexy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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