sexily
1
5.3
- adverb
- /ˈsɛksɪli/
- Informal
:
atractivamente
- The Wall Street Journal wants you to know that if you think dressing sexily is only for women, you're wrong.
- dress sexily
Examples
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ZA-ZA (sexily)
Fiction book (1994) -
Apparently, the dress is quite sexily décolleté.
Fiction book (2000) -
Alice sexily shifts in her seat - ALICE
Fiction book (1995) -
They're not dressed very sexily.
Fiction book (1997) -
The Wall Street Journal wants you to know that if you think dressing sexily is only for women, you're wrong.
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It was also rhythmic, flexible, and sexily sweet yet completely natural.
Blog text (16) -
But I'm talking about dress yourself stunningly, sexily and gorgeously well.
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The interviewer asks, "Aren't there places with big-spending customers that leave the serving exclusively to sexily dressed, attractive young women?"
Academic text (1990) -
Song Ji Hyo will sport corny perms, sexily tanned skin, and a sleeveless shirt for a tough and rugged look.
Blog text (1) -
At the gala, she walked in wearing a dress that fit her sexily and drew everyone's attention.
Synonyms
14
2.9
In a stylish way that follows what is popular now
8
6.7
In a way that tries to attract someone romantically
5
4.0
In an attractive and impressive way
4
3.5
In a fashionable and elegant way
4
6.0
In a shy, playful way that tries to get someone's attention
3
2.5
In a way that looks nice and makes people notice it
3
6.8
In a way that uses bright colors and bold style to get attention
2
3.8
In a way that looks pleasant and attracts people
1
4.4
In a way that makes someone want something
1
3.7
In a very attractive and exciting way
1
5.9
In a way that is attractive and makes people pay attention
1
6.2
In an attractive, charming way that draws positive attention
1
7.3
In a charming way that makes people like you
1
5.0
In a stylish and elegant way
1
7.2
In a way that is bright and attracts attention
1
7.0
In a way that is bright and meant to attract attention
In a cheerful, pleasant way that makes people smile
In a fashionable way that follows current trends
To act in a sexy, playful way to attract people
In a way that shows sexual interest or attraction
In a way that slightly excites interest or curiosity
How Attractive
- NSFW
8
6.7
8
6.8
- Informal
1
5.3
3
2.5
4
3.5
2
1.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word sexily comes from the adjective sexy, which comes from sex meaning 'sexual' or 'sex appeal', and the ending -ly that makes a word show how something is done. So sexily means 'in a way that attracts attention or looks stylish', not always only sexual.