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sexy

sexy

681 4.1
Attractive in a way that makes people feel sexual interest
  • adjective
  • /ˈsɛksi/
  • NSFW
translation icon : sexy
  • The actor is known for his sexy charm and charisma on screen.
  • sexy girl
  • a sexy woman
  • feel sexy

He's been voted Sweden's sexiest man five times.

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Examples

Synonyms

gorgeous
vssexy
692 2.0

Very beautiful to look at

is about sexual appeal specifically rather than general beauty
attractive
vssexy
680 1.0

Pleasing to look at or enjoy and making people interested

is narrower, specifically aiming to arouse sexual interest
handsome
vssexy
627 1.0

Being attractive, like a tall man or an elegant room

is focused specifically on sexual arousal or appeal rather than general looks
hot
vssexy
  • NSFW
464 7.5

Feeling strong sexual desire or being sexually attractive

is similar but used more broadly for sexual appeal
stunning
vssexy
210 3.7

Very beautiful and impressive to look at

relates more specifically to sexual arousal rather than general impressiveness
appealing
vssexy
138 2.3

Makes people like it, for example a friendly smile or a new idea

is more directly focused on arousing sexual desire or admiration
erotic
vssexy
  • NSFW
113 6.5

Causing sexual desire or showing sexual interest

covers sexual appeal generally without focusing on pleasure intent
seductive
vssexy
  • NSFW
56 5.5

Causes someone to feel attracted and want something or do something

focuses on sexual attractiveness itself rather than causing an action
enticing
vssexy
25 4.9

Attractive and likely to make you want something

focuses more narrowly on sexual arousal rather than general temptation
alluring
vssexy
24 5.2

Very attractive in a way that makes people feel interested or want it

has similar appeal but is a more general sexual description
provocative
vssexy
  • NSFW
22 7.2

Tends to make people feel sexual interest by being suggestive

expresses sexual appeal generally rather than purposeful suggestion
juicy
vssexy
  • NSFW
15 7.5

Sexually attractive in a way that draws attention

is the general sexual attractiveness term without playful tone
luscious
vssexy
  • NSFW
13 6.9

Very sexually attractive and pleasing to look at

is the broader term for causing sexual interest or admiration
voluptuous
vssexy
  • NSFW
13 7.4

Having a full, curvy body often seen as sexually attractive

is broader and applies to sexual appeal beyond body shape
red-hot
vssexy
  • NSFW
5 7.4

Very sexually attractive

is the standard term for causing sexual interest without extra intensity
studly
vssexy
  • Slang
5 8.4

Attractive in a strong, manly way that shows confidence

is the general sexual appeal term without gendered strength
kissable
vssexy
4 3.9

Having a look that makes someone want to touch your lips

is broader, referring to sexual attraction beyond a kiss impulse
sexually attractive
vssexy
  • NSFW
3 5.4

To make other people want to have sex

is the general label for causing sexual interest or admiration
titillating
vssexy
  • NSFW
1 8.6

Causing sexual excitement in people

describes sexual attractiveness more broadly, not only exciting content
toothsome
vssexy
  • NSFW
1 8.5

Attractive in a way that may seem sexual

is explicitly about causing sexual interest rather than occasional suggestion

Antonyms

unsexy
  • NSFW
4 5.3

Not sexually attractive or exciting to most people

How Sexy

seductive
  • NSFW
56 5.5
provocative
  • NSFW
22 7.2
sexy
  • NSFW
681 4.1
attractive
680 1.0
plain
50 2.5

Surface Forms

sexy positive

Morphology

sexy = sex (transparent) = sex + y

Formed directly from 'sex' + adjectival suffix '-y'; the meaning 'sexually attractive' is directly inferred from the base.

Etymology

The word sexy comes from the basic word sex plus the ending -y, which means 'full of' or 'having'. So it began as 'related to sex' and now describes something 'sexually attractive' or simply exciting and appealing.