sexy

[ sek-see ]

/ ˈsɛk si /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR sexy ON THESAURUS.COM

adjective, sex·i·er, sex·i·est.

concerned predominantly or excessively with sex; risqué: a sexy novel.

sexually interesting or exciting; radiating sexuality: the sexiest professor on campus.

excitingly appealing; glamorous: a sexy new car.

Origin of sexy

First recorded in 1920–25; sex + -y¹

OTHER WORDS FROM sexy

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

Words nearby sexy

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Example sentences from the Web for sexiness

Everywhere we look, success and sexiness and happiness seem to belong to the thin.

How the Ministry of Thin Enslaves Women |Emma Woolf |June 10, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
In fact, clothing cleverly emphasises the sexiness of the act.

Shunga: Sex And Pleasure In Japanese Art Opens in London |Chloë Ashby |October 4, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
These are businessmen looking for glamour, sexiness, and excitement.

English Premier League Is Now an American Billionaires’ Paradise |Nico Hines |July 11, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
But as Banks told Mashable, the best time to use her smize app is with a sext, because sexiness is all in the eyes.

Lara Stone is Pregnant; Tyra Banks' New App Is Great For Sexting |The Fashion Beast Team |November 16, 2012 |DAILY BEAST

The mysteries raised in this reflection lack the sexiness to seduce news anchors or political campaigners.

Leslie H. Gelb on the Mysteries of the Middle East Riots |Leslie H. Gelb |September 17, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
I mean, if she was good enough for you, well, she had to be the epitome of sophistication and sexiness.

Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town |Cory Doctorow

British Dictionary definitions for sexiness

sexy

/ (ˈsɛksɪ) /

adjective sexier or sexiest informal

provoking or intended to provoke sexual interest a sexy dress; a sexy book

feeling sexual interest; aroused

interesting, exciting, or trendy a sexy project; a sexy new car

Derived forms of sexy

sexily, adverb sexiness, noun

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sexy

adjective, sex·i·er, sex·i·est.

Origin of sexy

OTHER WORDS FROM sexy

Words nearby sexy

Example sentences from the Web for sexiness

British Dictionary definitions for sexiness

adjective sexier or sexiest informal

Derived forms of sexy

BROWSE DICTIONARY

Learning

sexy

adjective, sex·i·er, sex·i·est.

Origin of sexy

OTHER WORDS FROM sexy

Words nearby sexy

Words related to sexiness

Example sentences from the Web for sexiness

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adjective sexier or sexiest informal

Derived forms of sexy

British Dictionary definitions for sexiness