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erotically

erotically

3 8.2
In a way that shows sexual desire for someone
  • adverb
  • /ɪˈrɒtɪkli/
  • NSFW
translation icon : eróticamente
  • It is only natural to feel this erotically charged attitude toward her.
  • erotically charged

I have to look up to see the way the moon fills so erotically a Lucy.

Examples

  • The harem consists of nine gorgeous scientists, each more insatiable and erotically inventive than the other.

    Blog text (33)
  • Rachel dances erotically with the man, bumping and grinding, sinking to her knees.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • My customers come here to dance erotically, and they need a clean floor to do it on!

  • People come here to dance erotically!

  • And out of my life she went, just as... quickly and erotically as she had entered it.

  • People would get excited sexually, you know, erotically about this sort of stuff.

  • When Curt eventually got to see Tim's arsenal in his basement, it aroused him erotically.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • The situation in Le prétexte is erotically charged: a lady raises her leg to tie her shoe, providing "a pretext" to show her leg.

    Academic text (2015)
  • In 1975, Moroccan feminist Fatima Mernissi described the lives of Moroccan women as circumscribed by Ghazali's view of women, including women's eyes, as erotically irresistible, and as such, dangerous to men.

    Academic text (2010)
  • Rachel dances erotically with her partner, captivating everyone in the room.

Synonyms

sexually
vserotically
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518 4.6

In a way that has to do with making new life or private physical contact

expresses intimate desire or excitement more narrowly than general intimacy
seductively
vserotically
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8 6.7

In a way that tries to attract someone romantically

expresses sexual desire or excitement but not always to entice someone
sensually
vserotically
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3 7.2

In a way that shows strong sexual attraction or physical pleasure

expresses sexual desire or excitement more narrowly, not general sensory pleasure
lustfully
vserotically
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1 6.7

In a way that shows strong desire for sex

expresses sexual desire or excitement but usually in a neutral way
sexily
vserotically
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1 6.2

In a way that looks sexually attractive to others

expresses desire or excitement rather than simply showing attractiveness
lasciviously
vserotically
  • Offensive
1 9.9

In a way that shows strong interest in sex and makes others uncomfortable

expresses sexual desire or excitement but without overt offensive behavior
lecherously
vserotically
  • Offensive
1 9.7

In a way that shows unwanted sexual interest

expresses sexual desire or excitement without being offensive or excessive
salaciously
vserotically
  • Offensive
1 9.8

In a way that shows too much interest in sexual things

expresses sexual desire or excitement but not in an indecent manner
lewdly
vserotically
  • Offensive
1 8.5

In a sexual way that is rude or upsetting

expresses sexual desire or excitement without causing shock or obscenity
amorously
vserotically
1 7.0

In a romantic or sexual way that shows attraction

relates to or expresses sexual desire or excitement rather than romantic tenderness
libidinously
vserotically
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9.9

In a way that shows strong sexual desire

expresses sexual desire or excitement without necessarily showing lust
libidinally
vserotically
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9.9

In a sexual way that shows strong desire

expresses sexual desire or excitement but focuses on feeling not instinct
smexily
vserotically
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9.9

To act in a sexy, playful way to attract people

expresses desire or excitement but without the playful tone
juicily
vserotically
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8.4

In a way that shows sexual interest or attraction

expresses sexual desire or excitement more neutrally without sensational presentation
pruriently
vserotically
  • Offensive
9.9

In a way that shows too much interest in sex

expresses sexual desire or excitement but not with excessive prying interest
lubriciously
vserotically
  • Offensive
9.9

In a way that shows sexual interest and feels rude to others

expresses sexual desire or excitement without the indecent or lewd tone
pornographically
vserotically
  • Offensive
8.8

In a way that shows sexual acts or body parts to make people feel sexually excited

expresses sexual desire or excitement in general not limited to explicit material
titillatingly
vserotically
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8.2

In a way that slightly excites interest or curiosity

relates to or expresses sexual desire or excitement more directly and strongly

Antonyms

1 6.1

In a way that does not involve sex

How Erotically

erotically
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3 8.2
sexily
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1 6.2
suggestively
  • Offensive
3 7.4

Surface Forms

erotically positive

Morphology

erotically = erotic (transparent) = erotic + ally

The adverb is formed from the adjective 'erotic' with the suffix '-ally', indicating manner.

Etymology

Erotically comes from the Greek god Eros, whose name means 'desire' or 'sexual love', and it is the same root as erotic. So, to do something erotically is to do it in a way that shows or invites sexual desire.