horny
9 synonyms and 1 antonym for horny, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Informal: sexually aroused.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Informal: sexually aroused.
“He admitted he felt a little horny after a few drinks.”
2. adj
Hard or rough like an animal's horn.
“Years of manual work left his hands horny and calloused.”
Opposites
Etymology
From horn + -y.
Full origin of horny →Frequently asked questions
Where does the texture sense of horny come from?
The texture sense of horny relates directly to the word 'horn,' describing something that is hard, rough, or callused in a way that resembles the material horns are made of.
