nonerotic

adjective

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  1. unerotic
  2. polite
  3. unsexy
  4. proper
Adjective
  • The director Ninja Thyberg’s new film is graphic yet deeply unerotic.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 May 2022
  • Holbein was sensitive but cautiously unerotic in picturing women, who are usually sombre.
    — Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2022
Definition of unerotic
Adjective
  • Though he was disappointed by the loss, Page didn't demonstrate any further wrestling tactics on Seacrest and ended the show with a polite handshake.
    — Shania Russell, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • His boss and co-worker remember him as quiet, polite and professional.
    — James Bandler, ProPublica, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of polite
Adjective
  • Rob Lowe thinks movies are pretty unsexy right now.
    — Sharareh Drury, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
  • And that question can be borderline existential for teams that play in unsexy markets or lack the financial muscle to lure top talent in free agency.
    — Max Bultman, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Definition of unsexy
Adjective
  • Nitrous oxide inactivates vitamin B12 in the body, a crucial nutrient for the formation of red blood cells and the proper functioning of the nervous system.
    — Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
  • In the case filed with the Singapore High Court, the elder Kwek accused Sherman of instigating a boardroom coup by appointing two new board members without proper vetting by the nomination committee.
    — Jonathan Burgos, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of proper
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“Nonerotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonerotic. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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