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nonerotic

nonerotic

6.3
Does not relate to or cause sexual interest
  • adjective
  • /ˌnɒnɪˈrɒtɪk/
translation icon : no erótico
  • This film is nonerotic.

Examples

  • He preferred to read nonerotic literature for relaxation.

  • The artist's work is known for its nonerotic portrayal of the human body.

  • The documentary focused on nonerotic aspects of human relationships.

  • The art is nonerotic.

  • She enjoyed nonerotic art, finding beauty in landscapes that conveyed emotion without sexual themes.

  • The meditation session focused on nonerotic mindfulness techniques to promote relaxation and self-awareness.

  • He preferred nonerotic literature, appreciating stories that explored human relationships without sexual undertones.

Synonyms

sexless
vsnonerotic
4 6.0

Not attractive in a physical or romantic way

refers to not relating to or meant to arouse sexual desire, not attractiveness
nonsexual
vsnonerotic
3 4.8

Not involving sex or sexual activity

also excludes anything meant to arouse, not only lacking sexual activity
unerotic
vsnonerotic
1 6.6

Not causing sexual feelings

is about not being meant to arouse rather than simple absence of excitement
unarousing
vsnonerotic
  • NSFW
6.8

Not causing sexual excitement or desire

is broader and also means not relating to sex, not just lack of arousal

Antonyms

erotic
  • NSFW
113 6.5

Causing sexual desire or showing sexual interest

How Erotic

pornographic
  • Offensive
49 7.2
erotic
  • NSFW
113 6.5
suggestive
  • Offensive
9 6.0
nonerotic
6.3

Surface Forms

nonerotic positive

Morphology

nonerotic = erotic (transparent) = non + erotic

The productive prefix 'non-' negates the adjective 'erotic', producing a straightforward 'not erotic' meaning recognizable by learners.

Etymology

Nonerotic is built from non- meaning 'not' and erotic, which comes from Greek Eros meaning 'desire' or 'love'. So, nonerotic describes something 'not related to sexual desire', for example art or writing that does not try to be sexual.