sexier; sexiest
1
: sexually suggestive or stimulating : erotic
2
: generally attractive or interesting : appealing
a sexy stock
sexily adverb
sexiness noun

Examples of sexy in a Sentence

She wore a sexy skirt. Her legs are long and sexy.
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Here are five players the Vikings should target: Will Fries, guard Not the sexiest name out there by any means, Fries might be the best interior offensive lineman available. Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025 The man who portrays The Rookie character is, of course, Eric Winter, whom readers voted as the sexiest TV cop. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025 What's your favorite Nest candle to set the mood for date night? LS: To be honest with you, the sexiest home fragrance in our portfolio is Rose Noir & Oud — the combination of feminine pale pink rose petals with the masculinity of the oud notes makes this fragrance highly intoxicating and alluring. Catherine Santino, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025 Taylor Swift’s Grammys look might just be her sexiest…ever? Sam Reed, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sexy

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sexy was in 1896

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“Sexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexy. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

sexy

adjective
sexier; sexiest
: sexually exciting : erotic
sexiness noun
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