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

Derived Forms

• ˈsexiness, noun
• ˈsexily, adverb

Other Words From

• sex·i·ly adverb
• sex·i·ness noun
• un·sex·y adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sexy¹

First recorded in 1920–25; sex + -y ¹

Related Words

• hot
• inviting
• mature
• provocative
• racy
• seductive
• sensual
• sensuous