Informal flirtatious or sexually inviting: a come-hither look
adjective
The definition of come-hither is something, usually a look, that is flirty or sexy.
An example of come-hither is the glance that a woman gave her new boyfriend on their first date.
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come-hither
adjective
Seductive; alluring: a come-hither look.
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Adjective
(comparative more come hither, superlative most come hither)
- Alternative spelling of come-hither.
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Sentence Examples
- While you're shopping for your next thong or two, you may even get some ideas for a few poses or come-hither looks of your own, thanks to the gorgeous models.
- The song, from the maven's best-selling 1998 album Ray of Light, is a come-hither approach to the art of seduction, rife with memorable melodies and lyrics.
- Luscious, rosy hued lips, slick with lip gloss, makes lips appear kissably soft, while glitter on the eyes helps one achieve the perfect come-hither look.
- They're not exactly known as a "come-hither" item in lingerie and are often the subject of jokes about turning lovers off.
- Polka dots are sweet, innocent and playful - in short, they're the antithesis of sexy, come-hither lace and sequins.
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Words near come-hither in the dictionary
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