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sexy

[ sek-see ]

adjective

, sex·i·er, sex·i·est.
  1. concerned predominantly or excessively with sex; risqué:

    a sexy novel.

  2. sexually interesting or exciting; radiating sexuality:

    the sexy supermodel on the cover of a magazine.

  3. excitingly appealing; glamorous:

    a sexy new car.



sexy

/ ˈsɛksɪ /

adjective

  1. provoking or intended to provoke sexual interest

    a sexy dress

    a sexy book

  2. feeling sexual interest; aroused
  3. interesting, exciting, or trendy

    a sexy project

    a sexy new car

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈsexiness, noun
  • ˈsexily, adverb
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Other Words From

  • sex·i·ly adverb
  • sex·i·ness noun
  • un·sex·y adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of sexy1

First recorded in 1920–25; sex + -y 1
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Example Sentences

This is certainly reflected in “The Later Daters,” which “shows the full color experience of dating after 55, and it’s a lot sexier than people think,” Ury said.

He continued to message her on Snapchat and WhatsApp and repeatedly referred to her as “sexy,” “sugar lips” and “my wee charm” despite her asking him to stop.

From BBC

They said, "I’m not staying up for the sexiest man, it’s just that it’s going to happen soon and if it’s John Krasinski and not Glen Powell I’m going to die laughing."

From Salon

Milioti pushed, for instance, for her hair to evolve from prim and pulled back into the sexy shag she has by the end.

“I mixed it rawer, wilder, sexier and put a couple of clever bits in there, sent it to her, and she goes, ‘Yep, that’s it.

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More About Sexy

What is a basic definition of sexy?

Sexy describes something as arousing interest related to sex, having a large amount of sex-related content, or being very exciting.

If something is sexy, it causes sexual arousal in people who are exposed to it or it is designed to emphasize sexual matters. Sexy can be used to describe both other people and objects. A person may describe themselves as sexy if they feel confident and attractive. Something that is more sexually arousing than something else is sexier, and something that is the most arousing is sexiest.

  • Real-life examples: Models often wear sexy clothing in advertisements. Exotic dancers perform sexy dances to entertain customers. People magazine annually ranks the sexiest men alive.
  • Used in a sentence: The actor recited the lines using a sexy voice. 

Sexy can also mean that something is mostly focused on sex.

  • Real-life examples: Pornography often takes the form of sexy movies. Romance novels are often (but not always) sexy books. Singer Barry White is famous for writing many sexy songs.
  • Used in a sentence: Joe hid his sexy magazines so his little brother wouldn’t find them. 

The word sexy is also used to describe something that is exciting, glamorous, or flashy.

  • Real-life examples: A shiny new sports car might be described as a sexy car. A laptop that is sleek and eye catching may be said to have a sexy design.
  • Used in a sentence: Paying your rent might not be sexy, but it keeps a roof over your head.

The word sexual is similar to sexy and may be used to describe the same things. However, sexual is used to mean something involving sex and not just arousal.

Where does sexy come from?

The first records of sexy come from around 1920. It is an adjective formed from the word sex and the suffix -y, meaning “characterized by or inclined to.”

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What are some other forms related to sexy?

  • sexily (adverb)
  • sexiness (noun)
  • unsexy (adjective)

What are some synonyms for sexy?

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How is sexy used in real life?

Sexy is a common word often used to describe attractive people or things that are sexually arousing.

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Is sexy used correctly in the following sentence?

The male singer had sexy dance moves that attracted a lot of female fans.

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