eroticism
[ ih-rot-uh-siz-uh m ]
/ ɪˈrɒt əˌsɪz əm /
noun
the sexual or erotic quality or character of something.
the use of sexually arousing or suggestive symbolism, settings, allusions, situations, etc., in art, literature, drama, or the like.
the condition of being sexually aroused or excited.
sexual drive or tendency.
an abnormally persistent sexual drive.
Also
er·o·tism
[er-uh-tiz-uh m] /ˈɛr əˌtɪz əm/.
OTHER WORDS FROM eroticism
e·rot·i·cist, nounWords nearby eroticism
erosive,
erotema,
erotetic,
erotic,
erotica,
eroticism,
eroticize,
erotism,
eroto-,
erotogenesis,
erotogenic
Example sentences from the Web for eroticism
British Dictionary definitions for eroticism
eroticism
erotism (ˈɛrəˌtɪzəm)
/ (ɪˈrɒtɪˌsɪzəm) /
noun
erotic quality or nature
the use of sexually arousing or pleasing symbolism in literature or art
sexual excitement or desire
a tendency to exalt sex
psychol
an overt display of sexual behaviour
Medical definitions for eroticism
eroticism
[ ĭ-rŏt′ĭ-sĭz′əm ]
n.
Sexual excitement.