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Erotic: meaning, definitions and examples

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erotic

 

[ ɪˈrɒtɪk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

artistic expression

Relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement through artistic expression.

Synonyms

provocative, sensual, sexy

Examples of usage

  • The painting was filled with erotic imagery.
  • She found his erotic poetry captivating.
Context #2 | Adjective

literature

Involving or depicting sexual activity in a way that is explicit and titillating.

Synonyms

provocative, sensual, sexual

Examples of usage

  • The novel had many erotic scenes that were quite graphic.
  • The movie was criticized for its erotic content.
Context #3 | Noun

art

A work of art that portrays nudity or sexual activity in a way that is meant to be sexually stimulating.

Synonyms

erotic art, nude art, sexual art

Examples of usage

  • The museum displayed several famous erotics from the Renaissance period.
  • She was drawn to the beauty of the ancient erotic sculptures.

Translations

Translations of the word "erotic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 erótico

🇮🇳 कामोत्तेजक (kaamottejak)

🇩🇪 erotisch

🇮🇩 erotis

🇺🇦 еротичний

🇵🇱 erotyczny

🇯🇵 エロティック (erotikku)

🇫🇷 érotique

🇪🇸 erótico

🇹🇷 erotik

🇰🇷 에로틱 (erotik)

🇸🇦 إيروتيكي (irutiqi)

🇨🇿 erotický

🇸🇰 erotický

🇨🇳 情色 (qíngsè)

🇸🇮 erotičen

🇮🇸 erótískur

🇰🇿 эротикалық (erotikalıq)

🇬🇪 ეროტიკული (erotikuli)

🇦🇿 erotik

🇲🇽 erótico

Etymology

The word 'erotic' originates from the Greek word 'erotikos', which means 'amatory'. The concept of eroticism has been present in human culture for centuries, with various forms of art and literature exploring themes of sexual desire and passion. Throughout history, the depiction of eroticism has been both celebrated and controversial, reflecting society's attitudes towards sexuality. Today, the term 'erotic' is used to describe anything that elicits or relates to sexual desire or excitement.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,156, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.