variants
also erotical
as in sexy
of, relating to, exciting, or expressing sexual attraction or desire
the erotic aspects of the story of Beauty and the Beast
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of erotic
Her decision meant that, following the success of her role of murder suspect Catherine Tramell in the erotic thriller Basic Instinct in 1992, her memorable outfit was hers to keep.
—
Caroline Frost, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2025
But when Davis mentioned Nicole Kidman's 2024 erotic drama, Babygirl, as an example of a new film that does, Lowe reconsidered his remarks.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Berlin, now 82, made a name for himself in the 1970s with his imagery and gay erotic films.
—Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
Especially because some of her own early roles, such as the 1998 erotic thriller Wild Things (opposite Neve Campbell) could be judged.
—Liz McNeil, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for erotic
Caroline Frost, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2025
But when Davis mentioned Nicole Kidman's 2024 erotic drama, Babygirl, as an example of a new film that does, Lowe reconsidered his remarks.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2025
Berlin, now 82, made a name for himself in the 1970s with his imagery and gay erotic films.
—Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
Especially because some of her own early roles, such as the 1998 erotic thriller Wild Things (opposite Neve Campbell) could be judged.
—Liz McNeil, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for erotic
Cite this Entry
“Erotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erotic. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share