eroticism
[ ih-rot-uh-siz-uh m ]
/ ɪˈrɒt əˌsɪz əm /
noun
the sexual or erotic quality or character of something.
the use of sexually arousing or suggestive symbolism, settings, allusions, situations, etc., in art, literature, drama, or the like.
the condition of being sexually aroused or excited.
sexual drive or tendency.
an abnormally persistent sexual drive.
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Also er·o·tism [er-uh-tiz-uh m] /ˈɛr əˌtɪz əm/.
Related formse·rot·i·cist, noun
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Examples from the Web for erotism
In the life of the rural population into which I was plunged everything was impregnated with erotism.
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 6 (of 6)|Havelock EllisAs Maria's erotism later found satisfaction in her father, her love toward the moon steadily receded.
Sleep Walking and Moon Walking|Isidor Isaak SadgerI have above taken it for granted that Maria's erotism was satisfied through her care for her father.
Sleep Walking and Moon Walking|Isidor Isaak Sadger
British Dictionary definitions for erotism
eroticism
erotism (ˈɛrəˌtɪzəm)
/ (ɪˈrɒtɪˌsɪzəm) /
noun
erotic quality or nature
the use of sexually arousing or pleasing symbolism in literature or art
sexual excitement or desire
a tendency to exalt sex
psychol an overt display of sexual behaviour
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Medicine definitions for erotism (1 of 2)
erotism
[ ĕr′ə-tĭz′əm ]
n.
Eroticism.
Medicine definitions for erotism (2 of 2)
eroticism
[ ĭ-rŏt′ĭ-sĭz′əm ]
n.
Sexual excitement.
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