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erotic
adjective erot·ic \i-ˈrä-tik\
: relating to sex : causing sexual feelings
Full Definition of EROTIC
1
: of, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire <erotic art>
2
: strongly marked or affected by sexual desire
— erotic noun
— erot·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Variants of EROTIC
erot·ic also erot·i·cal \-ti-kəl\
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Origin of EROTIC
Greek erōtikos, from erōt-, erōs
First Known Use: 1651
Related to EROTIC
- Synonyms
- amatory, amorous, aphrodisiac (also aphrodisiacal), erogenous, erotogenic, sexy, steamy
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erotic
adjective erot·ic \i-ˈrät-ik\
Medical Definition of EROTIC
1
: of, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire
2
: strongly marked or affected by sexual desire
—erot·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
Variants of EROTIC
erot·ic also erot·i·cal \i-ˈrät-i-kəl\
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