Erotic
arousing or satisfying sexual desire:
an erotic dance.
of, relating to, or treating of sexual love; amatory:
an erotic novel.
subject to or marked by strong sexual desire.
an erotic poem.
an erotic person.
Contemporary Examples
But she cut ties with her dad just before he died, while he was editing the Tom Cruise-Nicole Kidman erotic epic Eyes Wide Shut.
Stanley Kubrick’s Lost Daughter Nicole LaPorte August 25, 2010
On a little reflection, though, the urethra as an object of erotic attention makes some sense.
Sounding Takes Off, but Injuries (Fork in the Penis!) Are Inevitable Kent Sepkowitz August 19, 2013
She said Alexander kept their relationship a secret, but behind closed doors, the couple had an erotic sex life.
Jodi Arias: The Mormon Casey Anthony Christine Pelisek February 9, 2013
As this clip shows, NYPD Blue may be the most erotic shows about cops to ever air.
The ‘Reign’ Steamy Stairwell Shocker & TV’s 13 Dirtiest Sex Scenes (VIDEO) Kevin Fallon October 10, 2012
My character is a thoroughly unpleasant fellow who calls himself The erotic Connoisseur.
From Porn to the Multiplex Glenn Kenny May 13, 2009
Historical Examples
What a sight for a young man of fifteen like me, whom the old man admitted as the only and silent witness of these erotic scenes!
The Memoires of Casanova, Complete Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
In this connection, erotic subjects play a sad and powerful part.
The Sexual Question August Forel
In the same year Punch suggests a Bill should be promoted for “the better behaviour of the erotic and learned lord,”
Mr. Punch’s History of Modern England, Vol. I (of 4).–1841-1857 Charles L. Graves
Every action of the monk was that of an arrogant and erotic swindler.
The Minister of Evil William Le Queux
One might call Cecily a stoical amorist, an erotic philosopher.
Changing Winds St. John G. Ervine
adjective
of, concerning, or arousing sexual desire or giving sexual pleasure
marked by strong sexual desire or being especially sensitive to sexual stimulation
noun
a person who has strong sexual desires or is especially responsive to sexual stimulation
adj.
1620s (implied in erotical), from French érotique (16c.), from Greek erotikos “caused by passionate love, referring to love,” from eros (genitive erotos) “sexual love” (see Eros).
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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