EROTIC

erotic, titillating

(adjective) giving sexual pleasure; sexually arousing

erotic

(noun) an erotic person

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

erotic (comparative more erotic, superlative most erotic)

Relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement.

Synonyms: amatory, arousing, sensual, sexy

Noun

erotic (plural erotics)

An amorous composition or poem.

Anagrams

• ictero-, tercio

Source: Wiktionary


E*rot"ic, E*rot"ic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. érotique. See Eros.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to the passion of love; treating of love; amatory.

E*rot"ic, n.

Definition: An amorous composition or poem.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

17 June 2025

RECREANT

(adjective) having deserted a cause or principle; “some provinces had proved recreant”; “renegade supporters of the usurper”


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