erotism
- noun
- /ɪˈroʊtɪzəm/
- NSFW
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erotismo
- The film's portrayal of erotism captivated the audience with its sensual storyline.
Examples
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So I wanted to ask you if this means that erotism has two aspects.
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Bare life breaks the "fundamental limit to man's sovereignty" (Bataille, Erotism 1).
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The novel explores themes of erotism through its vivid descriptions of romantic encounters.
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In art, erotism can be expressed through suggestive imagery and intimate scenes.
Synonyms
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3.3
A very strong sexual desire or attraction to someone
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5.2
A very strong desire for something, often for things people see as forbidden
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7.9
A quality that makes people feel sexual desire
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4.2
A strong desire to have sex
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8.2
A strong feeling of sexual desire
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Strong desire for sex and actions that offend other people
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8.3
A strong feeling of wanting to have sex
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5.3
A strong physical and mental feeling of sexual excitement from touch or thoughts
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9.9
A strong sexual desire for another person
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9.9
A strong sexual desire that many people find offensive
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A strong desire to have sex with someone
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9.9
Sexual behaviour that many people find rude
A strong feeling of wanting to have sex
A strong desire to have sex
A strong desire for physical and romantic closeness
A strong feeling of love or desire for someone
Strong sexual desire shown in an inappropriate way
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Etymology
Erotism comes from the Greek name Eros, the god of love, whose name means 'desire'. It has the same root as erotic, so erotism means the feeling of 'sexual excitement' or the quality of being erotic.