erotic
[ ih-rot-ik ]
/ ɪˈrɒt ɪk /
adjective Also e·rot·i·cal.
arousing or satisfying sexual desire: an erotic dance.
of, relating to, or treating of sexual love; amatory: an erotic novel.
subject to or marked by strong sexual desire.
noun
an erotic poem.
an erotic person.
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Origin of erotic
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British Dictionary definitions for erotic
erotic
/ (ɪˈrɒtɪk) /
adjective Also: erotical
of, concerning, or arousing sexual desire or giving sexual pleasure
marked by strong sexual desire or being especially sensitive to sexual stimulation
noun
a person who has strong sexual desires or is especially responsive to sexual stimulation
Derived forms of erotic
erotically, adverbWord Origin for erotic
C17: from Greek erōtikos of love, from erōs love
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Medical definitions for erotic
erotic
[ ĭ-rŏt′ĭk ]
adj.
Of or concerning sexual love and desire.
Tending to arouse sexual desire.
Dominated by sexual love or desire.
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