adjective

erogenous

uh-ROD-zhih-nuhs

Erogenous (adjective) means Sensitive to sexual stimulation. Example: “The neck is considered an erogenous zone for many people.”

adjective

Sensitive to sexual stimulation.

"The neck is considered an erogenous zone for many people."

How to use erogenous

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes a part of the body that responds to sexual touch or stimulation.

Common pairings

erogenous zone

more erogenous comparative, most erogenous superlative

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The neck is considered an _____ zone for many people.

From Greek erōs ("love, desire") plus -genous ("producing").

Origin: Greek

yous nous pious joyous heinous ominous curious anxious copious tenuous tedious spurious

What is the meaning of erogenous?

"erogenous" (adjective) means sensitive to sexual stimulation.

How do you use erogenous in a sentence?

Example: "The neck is considered an erogenous zone for many people."