erogenous

adjective

erog·​e·​nous i-ˈrä-jə-nəs How to pronounce erogenous (audio)
1
: producing sexual excitement or libidinal gratification when stimulated : sexually sensitive
2
: of, relating to, or arousing sexual feelings

Examples of erogenous in a Sentence

certain body parts that are known sources of erogenous pleasure
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Stimulating up to three nerve-dense erogenous areas increases your chance of a euphoric full-body orgasm. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Nov. 2024 These methods target the largest erogenous zone of all: the brain. Gabe Allen, Discover Magazine, 9 Feb. 2022 With the home office and its suite of sweats increasingly in the rearview mirror, designers and their customers are fixated on the body and discovering new erogenous zones. Erik Maza, Town & Country, 28 Oct. 2022 Even Owen and Teddy are hauled in to discuss the eleven different erogenous zones, proving to be very enlightening for Dr. Hunt. Yolanda MacHado, EW.com, 21 Oct. 2022 See all Example Sentences for erogenous 

Word History

Etymology

Greek erōs + English -genous, -genic

First Known Use

circa 1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of erogenous was circa 1889

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Cite this Entry

“Erogenous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erogenous. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

erogenous

adjective
erog·​e·​nous i-ˈräj-ə-nəs How to pronounce erogenous (audio)
variants also erogenic
1
: producing sexual excitement or libidinal gratification when stimulated : sexually sensitive
2
: of, relating to, or arousing sexual feelings
erogeneity noun
plural erogeneities
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