eroticism
the sexual or erotic quality or character of something.
the use of sexually arousing or suggestive symbolism, settings, allusions, situations, etc., in art, literature, drama, or the like.
the condition of being sexually aroused or excited.
sexual drive or tendency.
an abnormally persistent sexual drive.
Origin of eroticism
1- Also er·o·tism [er-uh-tiz-uhm]. /ˈɛr əˌtɪz əm/.
Other words from eroticism
- e·rot·i·cist, noun
Words Nearby eroticism
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How to use eroticism in a sentence
He is the amalgamation of eroticism, grief, healing, and appreciating the richness of life itself.
Michael Kearns, the godfather of LGBTQ authenticity | Rob Watson | November 13, 2021 | Washington BladeFor all the vulgar jokes we collectively enjoy, there's a cultural disconnect between sexual humor and actual eroticism.
Inside the Greatest Porn Parody Factory: From ‘Game of Bones’ to ‘The Humper Games’ | Gabriella Paiella | November 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“Politics and celebrity — there is a bit of eroticism in the show too, and also cultural critique,” Phillips explains.
We Americans are still pretty strong on eroticism, but all too often it is fear that spurs us or restrains us.
But there was more to it than an alternative-looking eroticism -- the real story was actually the technology.
Islam has a very rich tradition of sacred sexuality and eroticism.
And soon I became quite familiar with the devious, vicious, dirtily-pleasant eroticism of Soho.
Tono Bungay | H. G. WellsThe sensuous and voluptuous libertine is enchanted by the eroticism of the “Roman Elegies.”
German Problems and Personalities | Charles SaroleaThe antique bas-relief awakens the slumbering eroticism in him and makes the childhood memories active.
Delusion and Dream | Wilhelm JensenThus delusion triumphs anew every time that eroticism and resistance struggle anew.
Delusion and Dream | Wilhelm JensenThe rejection of the eroticism, which dominates him, expresses itself there in his abhorrence of honeymoon travellers.
Delusion and Dream | Wilhelm Jensen
British Dictionary definitions for eroticism
erotism (ˈɛrəˌtɪzəm)
/ (ɪˈrɒtɪˌsɪzəm) /
erotic quality or nature
the use of sexually arousing or pleasing symbolism in literature or art
sexual excitement or desire
a tendency to exalt sex
psychol an overt display of sexual behaviour
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