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sex appeal

–noun
1. the ability to excite people sexually.
2. immediate appeal or obvious potential to interest or excite others, as by appearance, style, or charm: a house with no sex appeal.

Origin:
1920–25
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sex appeal  
n.  
  1. Physical attractiveness or personal qualities that arouse others sexually.

  2. Slang General appeal; power to interest or attract.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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