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also erotical
as in sexy
of, relating to, exciting, or expressing sexual attraction or desire
the erotic aspects of the story of Beauty and the Beast
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This body extension, with its S&M-like overtones, epitomizes the erotic quality of many of Horn’s works.
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Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 Sep. 2024
And then the second one is: What is the nature of erotic desire?
—Alyssa Bereznak, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024
The key is to stay connected to your erotic self, to keep engaging with that side of yourself, even when things change physically.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 4 Sep. 2024
The result is an erotic holiday thriller for the whole family.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2024
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Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 Sep. 2024
And then the second one is: What is the nature of erotic desire?
—Alyssa Bereznak, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024
The key is to stay connected to your erotic self, to keep engaging with that side of yourself, even when things change physically.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 4 Sep. 2024
The result is an erotic holiday thriller for the whole family.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Erotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erotic. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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