homoerotic

American  

[hoh-moh-i-rot-ik] / ˌhoʊ moʊ ɪˈrɒt ɪk /

adjective

1. (especially of art, literature, drama, or the like) using symbolism, allusions, situations, etc., that invoke sexual attraction or activity between people of the same gender.

   There's definitely some homoerotic subtext in that book.

2. having sexual attraction to people of one's own sex or gender, especially when that attraction is repressed.

   To say a man has a “streak of lavender” means that he has homoerotic desires.

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noun

1. Older Use. a person who is sexually or romantically attracted to people of the same sex or gender.

homoerotic British  

/ ˌhəʊməʊɪˈrɒtɪk /

adjective

1. of, concerning, or arousing sexual desire for persons of one's own sex

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Etymology

Origin of homoerotic

First recorded in 1910–15; homo- ( def. ) + erotic ( def. )

Example Sentences

In another interview published by El Mundo daily, Garcia responded to criticism from conservative groups that the depiction of Jesus was “effeminate” or “homoerotic.”

From Seattle Times

They were at Camp David, and Bush was referring to the standard toothpaste provided in visitor cabins, but reporters were totally mystified by the comment, and Blair was embarrassed by the mild homoerotic innuendo.

From The Guardian

This exploration of suppressed homoerotic longing would be infinitely more moving if the pair had even a smidgen of sexual chemistry.

From New York Times

Set in 1970 Chile, “The Prince” is a homoerotic prison fantasy about a beautiful young man who’s thrown into jail after murdering a friend.

From Washington Post

Schumacher’s decision to introduce nipples to the batsuit drew controversy and the openly gay director was accused of introducing homoerotic elements between Batman and his sidekick, the outlet shared.

From Fox News