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sexy (sek′sē)

adjective sexier sex′i·er, sexiest sex′i·est

  1. Informal exciting or intended to excite sexual desire; erotic
  2. Slang exciting, glamorous, etc.

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sexy Synonyms

sexy*

modif.

sensuous, erotic, sexually attractive, suggestive, libidinous, off-color; see also lewd 1, 2, sensual 1, 2.


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sexy Usage Examples

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • make: That's where Carol Vorderman, the woman who made maths sexy, comes in.

Modifying Another Word

  • damn: Its funny, heartbreaking, shocking and oh so damn sexy.

Preposition: as

  • hell: Baroness 13th March 2006, 16:30 Snow looks excellent and that hot tub looks sexy as hell!

Modifies a noun

  • lingerie: We also have sexy lingerie for the larger ladies!

Used with adjective complement

  • feel: Hubby couldnt wait for me to try the flavors Did the item make you feel sexy?
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sexy quotes

I'm looking forward to seeing some sexy football.

-Gullit, Ruud

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