Eroticism: meaning, definitions and examples

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eroticism

 

[ ษชหˆrษ’tษชsษชzษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

artistic expression

Eroticism refers to the quality or character of being sexually arousing or exciting. It often involves themes of sensuality, desire, and passion.

Synonyms

desire, passion, sensuality

Examples of usage

  • His paintings were filled with eroticism, capturing the raw emotions of love and lust.
  • The novel was banned due to its explicit eroticism.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

In literature, eroticism is the use of sexually suggestive or arousing language or imagery to create a sensual or romantic atmosphere.

Synonyms

romance, seduction, sensuality

Examples of usage

  • The poet's verses were imbued with eroticism, evoking a sense of desire in the reader.
  • The film depicted a subtle eroticism between the two main characters.

Translations

Translations of the word "eroticism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น erotismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฎเฅเค•เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Erotik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ erotisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตั€ะพั‚ะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ erotyka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใƒญใƒ†ใ‚ฃใ‚ทใ‚บใƒ  (erotishizumu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉrotisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ erotismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eroizm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—๋กœํ‹ฐ์‹œ์ฆ˜ (erotishijeum)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅูŠุฑูˆุชูŠูƒูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ erotika

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ erotika

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆƒ…่‰ฒ (qรญngsรจ)

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 erotismo

Etymology

The concept of eroticism dates back to ancient civilizations, where it was often associated with fertility rituals and worship of deities related to love and sexuality. Over time, eroticism has been explored and celebrated in various art forms, literature, and cultural expressions. It continues to be a powerful and controversial subject, provoking discussions on gender, morality, and freedom of expression.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,200, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.