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sexily

sexily

1 6.2
In a way that looks sexually attractive to others
  • adverb
  • /ˈsɛksɪli/
  • NSFW
translation icon : seductoramente
  • She walked sexily across the room, drawing everyone's attention.
  • dress sexily

Examples

  • He lights up as he sees Catwoman, sexily curled up on the mattress.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • She leans in and mutters sexily.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • A woman is sexily putting on nylons.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • Do I at least sexily seduce men, which will make all the male viewers totally want me?

    Blog text (9)
  • She tugs Storm sexily toward the bedroom.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • Now Max swings the gun toward Catwoman, who sexily saunters right at him.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • The model posed sexily for the camera, showcasing her stunning outfit.

  • He smiled sexily, making it hard for her to look away.

Synonyms

seductively
vssexily
  • NSFW
8 6.7

In a way that tries to attract someone romantically

is sexual attractiveness without the deliberate aim to tempt
tantalizingly
vssexily
  • US
4 7.4

In a way that tempts you to want something that is hard to get

is simply sexually attractive without teasing or distance
sensually
vssexily
  • NSFW
3 7.2

In a way that shows strong sexual attraction or physical pleasure

focuses on sexual attractiveness rather than bodily pleasure
erotically
vssexily
  • NSFW
3 8.2

In a way that shows sexual desire for someone

shows attractiveness rather than expressing sexual desire
lustfully
vssexily
  • NSFW
1 6.7

In a way that shows strong desire for sex

is attractive in appearance rather than showing strong desire
smexily
vssexily
  • NSFW
9.9

To act in a sexy, playful way to attract people

is plain sexual attractiveness without playful intent
juicily
vssexily
  • NSFW
8.4

In a way that shows sexual interest or attraction

is sexually attractive but less boldly suggestive
titillatingly
vssexily
  • NSFW
8.2

In a way that slightly excites interest or curiosity

is directly sexually attractive rather than only mildly provocative
libidinously
vssexily
  • NSFW
9.9

In a way that shows strong sexual desire

emphasizes attractiveness rather than overt lust
libidinally
vssexily
  • NSFW
9.9

In a sexual way that shows strong desire

focuses on appearing sexually attractive rather than instinctual drive

How Sexual

erotically
  • NSFW
3 8.2
seductively
  • NSFW
8 6.7
sexily
  • NSFW
1 6.2
suggestively
  • Offensive
3 7.4
coyly
4 6.0
demurely
3 6.1

Surface Forms

sexily positive

Morphology

sexily = sexy (transparent) = sexy + ly

A straightforward adverbial formation from 'sexy' indicating 'in a sexually attractive manner', which is directly inferable from the adjective.

Etymology

The word sexily comes from the adjective sexy (from sex, 'sexual' or 'sex appeal') plus the ending -ly, so it means 'in a sexually attractive or alluring way'. That's why a smile or movement described as sexily is meant to attract in a sexual way.