erogenous

[ ih-roj-uh-nuhs ]

adjective

1. especially sensitive to sexual stimulation, as certain areas of the body:

   erogenous zones.

2. arousing or tending to arouse sexual desire; sexually stimulating.

erogenous

/ ˌɛrədʒɪˈniːɪtɪ; ɪˈrɒdʒɪnəs; ˌɛrəˈdʒɛnɪk /

adjective

1. sensitive to sexual stimulation

   erogenous zones of the body

2. arousing sexual desire or giving sexual pleasure

Derived Forms

• erogeneity, noun

Other Words From

• e·rog·e·ne·i·ty [ih-roj-, uh, -, nee, -i-tee], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of erogenous¹

1885–90; < Greek érō ( s ) Eros + -genous

Word History and Origins

Origin of erogenous¹

C19: from Greek erōs love, desire + -genous

Example Sentences

One of the main body-related phenomena that occurs is something called engorgement, where blood rushes to those erogenous zones.

From Scientific American

I found myself unable to work up much nostalgic amusement at the mention of erogenous zones, Gestalt therapy, assertiveness training, Jazzercise, Bataka bats and geodesic dome homes.

From Los Angeles Times

Plus, it drives liberals crazy when Trump gets away with yet another crime, and nothing tickles the GOP erogenous zones like infuriated liberals.

From Salon

With these images, West is working the erogenous zones of horror fans.

From New York Times

"It's not a blueprint for anything other than to titillate Fox News viewers and to tickle their erogenous zones, their grievance zones on Fox & Friends. "

From Salon

Related Words

• amorous
• bawdy
• carnal
• lewd
• obscene
• romantic
• seductive
• sensual
• sexual
• steamy
• suggestive