Erotically: meaning, definitions and examples
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erotically
[ ษชหrษtษชkli ]
sexual context
The adverb 'erotically' describes actions or expressions that are intended to arouse sexual desire or excitement. It often connotes a sense of sensuality and intimacy, whether in literature, art, or personal interactions. When something is portrayed erotically, it is typically infused with a heightened sense of passion and allure, appealing to the emotions or senses in a profound way.
Synonyms
intimately, seductively, sensually, sexually.
Examples of usage
- The story was written erotically to capture the reader's imagination.
- She danced erotically, captivating everyone in the room.
- The film depicts scenes that are erotically charged.
- He painted the model erotically, focusing on the curves of her body.
Translations
Translations of the word "erotically" in other languages:
๐ต๐น eroticamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐเฅเคเคฟเคเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช erotisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ erotik
๐บ๐ฆ ะตัะพัะธัะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ erotycznie
๐ฏ๐ต ใจใญใใฃใใฏใซ
๐ซ๐ท รฉrotiquement
๐ช๐ธ erรณticamente
๐น๐ท erotik olarak
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋กํฑํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ุฅูุฑูุชููู
๐จ๐ฟ eroticky
๐ธ๐ฐ eroticky
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ่ฒๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ erotiฤno
๐ฎ๐ธ erรณtรญskur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะพัะธะบะฐะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแขแแแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ erotik olaraq
๐ฒ๐ฝ erรณticamente
Etymology
The word 'erotically' is derived from the Greek word 'eros,' which means 'love' or 'desire.' This root is often associated with passionate love and is linked to the ancient Greek god Eros, who was depicted as a figure of attraction and desire. The term has evolved through Latin, where 'eroticus' referred specifically to love and sexual desire. The adverbial form came into use in English in the late 19th century, becoming more prominent in the 20th century with the rise of erotic literature and art. Over the years, the word has come to encapsulate not just overt sexuality but also a broader sense of sensuality and passion in various forms of expression.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,611 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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