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Sexualized: meaning, definitions and examples

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sexualized

 

[ ˈsɛkʃəlaɪzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

social perception

Sexualized refers to the process of attributing sexual characteristics or connotations to something or someone. This can include the portrayal of individuals in a way that emphasizes their sexual appeal or desirability.

Synonyms

eroticized, objectified, sensualized

Examples of usage

  • The advertisement sexualized the model in a provocative manner.
  • Critics argue that the media often sexualizes young women.
  • The film was criticized for sexualizing its female characters.

Translations

Translations of the word "sexualized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sexualizado

🇮🇳 यौनिकृत

🇩🇪 sexualisiert

🇮🇩 seksualisasi

🇺🇦 сексіалізований

🇵🇱 seksualizowany

🇯🇵 性的に表現された

🇫🇷 sexualisé

🇪🇸 sexualizado

🇹🇷 seksüelleştirilmiş

🇰🇷 성적화된

🇸🇦 مُسَجَّل جنسيًا

🇨🇿 sexualizovaný

🇸🇰 sexualizovaný

🇨🇳 性别化

🇸🇮 seksualiziran

🇮🇸 kynferðislega kynnt

🇰🇿 сексуацияланған

🇬🇪 სექსუალიზებული

🇦🇿 seksuallaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 sexualizado

Word origin

The term 'sexualized' is derived from the root word 'sexual', which traces back to the Latin 'sexualis', meaning 'pertaining to sex'. The suffix '-ized' denotes the process of making something into a particular state or condition. The concept began gaining popularity in the late 20th century as societal discussions around gender, sexuality, and representation evolved. The sexualization of individuals, particularly in media and advertising, sparked significant debate about its implications on self-image and societal norms. The rise of feminist discourse has further highlighted the adverse effects of sexualization, arguing that it can lead to objectification and reinforce harmful stereotypes.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,633 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.