erotic

e-rot-ic · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement.

  2. 2.

    Of, relating to, or dealing with sexual love.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    erotic art — art that depicts or evokes sexual themes
  • •
    erotic literature — written works with sexual content

Related words

Antonyms: asexual, chaste, platonic
See also: passionate, romantic, sensual
Synonyms: amorous, passionate, seductive, sensual

Etymology

From Greek erotikos ("of or caused by love"), from eros ("love, desire"), the name of the Greek god of love.