eroticism
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7.9
- noun
- /ɪˈrɑːtɪsɪzəm/
- NSFW
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erotismo
- In it, Grohmann explicitly celebrated the eroticism of modern dance as part of its aesthetic allure.
- auto-eroticism
- eroticism and pleasure
- eroticism and sexuality
I guess there's no Eroticism in it, but I'm sure for some of the fans there is.
- I guess there's no Eroticism in it, but I'm sure for some of the fans there is.
- It's those experiences, you know, now we use Eroticism in as a life force, not just in the sexual sense of the word.
- And it was, I felt it was very cold and very puritanical and very self-righteous and there was no place for Eroticism.
- But I've found that when I'm overthinking, the more caffeine I have, the more than Eroticism goes up, right?
Examples
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Ultimately, Rose asserts, "the most striking aspect of Los Angeles art is its pervasive eroticism."
Academic text (2005) -
Within a year, we were an aging marriage, with its indifferent fidelity and utterly exhausted eroticism.
Fiction book (2000) -
It's those experiences, you know, now we use Eroticism in as a life force, not just in the sexual sense of the word.
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I you know it, it can represent female Eroticism as well as male.
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What is Eroticism and can you explain what you mean by it being an antidote to death?
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In other words, they experience their sexuality and eroticism as sacramental.
Academic text (1991) -
There should be a subtle eroticism pervading this exchange.
Fiction book (1995) -
Many artists explore eroticism in their work to express sensual themes and desires.
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The novel is renowned for its depiction of eroticism and intimate relationships.
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She wrote an article discussing the influence of eroticism on contemporary literature.
Synonyms
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6.8
A liking for physical pleasure, often sexual
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4.2
A quality that makes someone seem attractive and causes people to want physical closeness
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8.2
A strong feeling of sexual desire
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9.6
Strong desire for sex and actions that offend other people
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7.9
Sexual words or actions that are rude and offensive
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8.3
A strong feeling of wanting to have sex
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9.3
A strong interest in physical and sexual pleasure
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9.9
A strong sexual desire that many people find offensive
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9.9
A way of acting that uses sexual words and images to shock or excite people
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9.9
A strong, improper interest in sex or sexual details
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8.4
A way someone looks or speaks that makes others feel attracted to them
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7.2
A strong desire to have sex with someone
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9.9
Sexual behaviour that many people find rude
A feeling of sexual desire and excitement
A quality that makes people feel sexual interest
Strong desire for physical pleasure from touch, good food, or music
A strong desire to have sex
Strong sexual desire shown in an inappropriate way
A strong feeling of love or desire for someone
A tendency to feel sexual desire or romantic love
How Erotic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Eroticism comes from the Greek name Eros, which means 'love' or 'desire', and the ending -ism that shows a quality, and you can see the same root in erotic. So eroticism is the quality of being about 'sexual desire' or things that make people feel sexually excited.