erotic
[ ih-rot-ik ]
adjectiveAlso 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.
Origin of erotic
1Other words for erotic
Other words from erotic
- e·rot·i·cal·ly, adverb
- an·ti·e·rot·ic, adjective
- non·e·rot·ic, adjective
- non·e·rot·i·cal·ly, adverb
- pseu·do·e·rot·ic, adjective
- pseu·do·e·rot·i·cal·ly, adverb
- qua·si-e·rot·ic, adjective
- qua·si-e·rot·i·cal·ly, adverb
- un·e·rot·ic, adjective
Words that may be confused with erotic
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British Dictionary definitions for erotic
erotic
/ (ɪˈrɒtɪk) /
adjectiveAlso: 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
Origin of erotic
1C17: from Greek erōtikos of love, from erōs love
Derived forms of erotic
- erotically, adverb
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