quasi erotically
ɪk adjective Also, e·rot·i·cal.
1.
arousing or satisfying sexual desire: an erotic dance.
2.
of, pertaining to, or treating of sexual love; amatory: an erotic novel.
3.
subject to or marked by strong sexual desire.
noun
4.
an erotic poem.
5.
an erotic person.
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Origin:
1615–25; < Greek erōtikós of love, caused by love, given to love, equivalent to erōt- (stem of érōs) Eros + -ikos -ic
1615–25; < Greek erōtikós of love, caused by love, given to love, equivalent to erōt- (stem of érōs) Eros + -ikos -ic
Related forms
e·rot·i·cal·ly, adverb
an·ti·e·rot·ic, adjective
non·e·rot·ic, adjective
non·e·rot·i·cal·ly, adverb
pseu·do·e·rot·ic, adjective
pseu·do·e·rot·i·cal·ly, adverb
qua·si-e·rot·ic, adjective
qua·si-e·rot·i·cal·ly, adverb
un·e·rot·ic, adjective
Synonyms
1. sensuous, sexy, aphrodisiac, erogenous.
1. sensuous, sexy, aphrodisiac, erogenous.
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erotic (ɪˈrɒtɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of, concerning, or arousing sexual desire or giving sexual pleasure |
| 2. | marked by strong sexual desire or being especially sensitive to sexual stimulation |
| —n | |
| 3. | a person who has strong sexual desires or is especially responsive to sexual stimulation |
| [C17: from Greek erōtikos of love, from erōs love] | |
| e'rotically | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
erotic
1620s (implied in erotical), from Fr. érotique, from Gk. erotikos, from eros (gen. erotos) "sexual love" (see Eros). Eroticize is from 1914. Erotomaniac "one driven mad by passionate love" (sometimes also used in the sense of "nymphomaniac") is from 1858.
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Medical Dictionary
erotic e·rot·ic (ĭ-rŏt'ĭk)
adj.
Of or concerning sexual love and desire.
Tending to arouse sexual desire.
Dominated by sexual love or desire.
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