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e·rot·ic
 erotic
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- pronunciation:
- ih
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tihk
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or pertaining to sexual love.
She was fond of him but she had no erotic feelings for him.- synonyms:
- amatory, sexual
- similar words:
- carnal, venereal
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| definition 2: |
tending to arouse or gratify sexual desire.
He keeps his erotic magazines under the bed.- synonyms:
- sensual
- similar words:
- amorous, aphrodisiac, ardent, carnal, hot, lascivious, passionate, prurient, raunchy, risqué, romantic, seductive, sensuous, sexy, voluptuous, X-rated
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| definition 3: |
characterized by intense sexual desire.
The movie had put him in an erotic mood.- synonyms:
- amorous, horny, hot, lustful, lusty, passionate, randy
- similar words:
- amatory, ardent, burning, carnal, lascivious, libidinous, romantic, sensual, sexy, torrid
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| related words: |
obscene, sultry |
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| derivation: |
erotically (adv.) |
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