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Erotica: meaning, definitions and examples

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erotica

 

[ ษชหˆrษ’tษชkษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

literature genre

Erotica refers to literature, art, or other forms of creative expression that deal with sexual love or desire. This genre often explores themes of romance, intimacy, and sexual experiences, often in a way that is more explicit than traditional romantic works. Erotica tends to emphasize the emotional and physical aspects of sexual relationships, presenting characters and narratives that highlight pleasure and exploration. The works can vary widely in tone and style, often catering to specific tastes and preferences within their audience.

Synonyms

adult fiction, erotic literature, sensual writing, sexual literature

Examples of usage

  • Many readers enjoy the emotional depth of contemporary erotica.
  • Classical literature often includes elements of erotica.
  • She found inspiration in the erotica genre for her own writing.
  • The book club selected a collection of erotica for their next discussion.

Translations

Translations of the word "erotica" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น erรณtica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคถเฅเคฒเฅ€เคฒเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Erotik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ erotik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตั€ะพั‚ะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ erotyka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใƒญใƒ†ใ‚ฃใ‚ซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉrotique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ erรณtica

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท erotik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—๋กœํ‹ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุซุงุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ erotika

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ erotika

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆƒ…่‰ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ erotika

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ erรณtรญk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั€ะพั‚ะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ แƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ erotika

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ erรณtica

Etymology

The word 'erotica' originates from the Greek word 'erลtikos', meaning 'of or for love', derived from 'erลs', which means 'love' or 'desire'. The term began to be used in English in the late 19th century to describe artistic works that engage with sexual themes. While forms of erotic expression have existed for centuries across various cultures, the categorization of erotica as a distinct literary genre became more prevalent in the 20th century, particularly with the advent of the sexual revolution and a growing acceptance of open discussions about sexuality. The genre has evolved to encompass various styles, from poetic and subtle representations of love to explicit depictions of sexual acts, reflecting a wide range of human experiences and desires.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,742 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.