Sexy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈsek-sē/

Meaning & Definition of Sexy

Sexy (adjective)

  1. sexually suggestive or stimulating, erotic
  2. generally attractive or interesting, appealing

Sexy (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. sexually attractive

    "even after 30 years of marriage, he still finds his wife sexy"

    similar: bodacious, desirable, dishy, hot, luscious, toothsome
    related: foxy, nubile, hunky, studly (slang), alluring, seductive, sultry, vampish, vampy

  2. of, relating to, exciting, or expressing sexual attraction or desire

    "he found her new dress very sexy while still being tasteful"

    similar: amatory, amorous, aphrodisiac, erogenous, erotic, erotogenic, steamy
    related: autoerotic, carnal, fleshly, sensual, sensuous, bawdy, lascivious, lewd, lustful, obscene, prurient, racy, spicy, suggestive, titillating, dirty, filthy, foul, gross, indecent, nasty, pornographic, ribald, smutty, unprintable, vulgar, fetishistic, perversive
    opposite: nonerotic, unerotic, unsexy
    near: clean, decent, decorous, polite, proper, seemly, innocuous, inoffensive

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sexy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sexy:

bodacious, desirable, dishy, hot, luscious, toothsome, amatory, amorous, aphrodisiac, erogenous, erotic, erotogenic, steamy

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Sexy

Words with the opposite meaning of Sexy:

nonerotic, unerotic, unsexy

Related Words for Sexy

foxy, nubile, hunky, studly, alluring, seductive, sultry, vampish, vampy, autoerotic, carnal, fleshly, sensual, sensuous, bawdy, lascivious, lewd, lustful, obscene, prurient, racy, spicy, suggestive, titillating, dirty, filthy, foul, gross, indecent, nasty

Near Antonyms of Sexy

clean, decent, decorous, polite, proper, seemly, innocuous, inoffensive

Word Forms of Sexy

Inflections: sexier, sexiest

Derived words: sexily (adverb), sexiness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Sexy

First known use: 1896

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Sexy

Frequently Asked Questions about Sexy

What does "Sexy" mean?

"Sexy" means sexually suggestive or stimulating, erotic. As an adjective, it is defined as: sexually suggestive or stimulating, erotic. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Sexy"?

Other words for "Sexy" include bodacious, desirable, dishy, hot, luscious, toothsome, amatory and amorous. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sexy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sexy"?

There are 50 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sexy". Common alternatives include bodacious, desirable, dishy, hot, luscious, toothsome, amatory, amorous, aphrodisiac and erogenous.

What is the opposite of "Sexy"?

Antonyms of "Sexy" include nonerotic, unerotic and unsexy. Near antonyms include clean, decent, decorous and polite.

How do you use "Sexy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sexy" in a sentence: "even after 30 years of marriage, he still finds his wife sexy"; "he found her new dress very sexy while still being tasteful".

Is "Sexy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Sexy" is an adjective.

Is "Sexy" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Sexy" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Sexy"?

"Sexy" is pronounced /ˈsek-sē/.