sex appeal
Americannoun
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the ability to excite people sexually.
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immediate appeal or obvious potential to interest or excite others, as by appearance, style, or charm.
a house with no sex appeal.
noun
Etymology
Origin of sex appeal
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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“He has sensitivity, the grace, the sex appeal, the talent. I mean, his talent is staggering.”
From Washington Post
As the workshops expand and the stage shows professionalize, the appetite for Thick Strip’s brand of sex appeal has only grown.
From Los Angeles Times
The "Southern Charm" star oozed sex appeal in a leopard print swimsuit that showed off her cleavage and trim figure.
From Fox News
One of the mottos for the Games is "sport appeal, not sex appeal."
From Fox News
“Sport appeal, not sex appeal” is one mantra Olympic officials push in an effort to reach gender equity on the field of play and on screen.
From Seattle Times
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