eroticism
[ih-rot-uh-siz-uh m]
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.
RELATED WORDS
eroticism, titillation, lust, lustfulness, prurience, amorousness, concupiscence, passion, arousal, libidinousness
Also er·o·tism [er-uh-tiz-uh m] /ˈɛr əˌtɪz əm/.
Origin of eroticism
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Examples from the Web for erotism
Historical Examples of 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 Ellis
As Maria's erotism later found satisfaction in her father, her love toward the moon steadily receded.
Sleep Walking and Moon WalkingIsidor Isaak Sadger
I have above taken it for granted that Maria's erotism was satisfied through her care for her father.
Sleep Walking and Moon WalkingIsidor Isaak Sadger
eroticism
erotism (ˈɛrəˌtɪzəm)
noun
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erotism
[ĕr′ə-tĭz′əm]
n.
eroticism
[ĭ-rŏt′ĭ-sĭz′əm]
n.
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