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
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Sensitive to sexual stimulation.
"The neck is considered an erogenous zone for many people."
How to use erogenous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes a part of the body that responds to sexual touch or stimulation.
Common pairings
erogenous zone
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more erogenous
- Superlative
- most erogenous
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The neck is considered an _____ zone for many people.
Etymology
From Greek erōs ("love, desire") plus -genous ("producing").
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What is the meaning of erogenous?
"erogenous" (adjective) means sensitive to sexual stimulation.
What is the opposite of erogenous?
The opposite of "erogenous" is insensitive.
How do you use erogenous in a sentence?
Example: "The neck is considered an erogenous zone for many people."
