sexy
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Sexy (adjective) means Sexually attractive or appealing. Example: “She wore a sexy red dress to the party.”
adjective
1
Sexually attractive or appealing.
"She wore a sexy red dress to the party."
2
Exciting or highly appealing, especially figuratively.
"Investors were drawn to the sexy new tech startup."
"Few people call accounting a sexy career, but she loves the work."
"The marketing team wanted a sexy slogan that would grab attention online."
How to use sexy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAttractive or exciting — used literally about looks, or loosely about anything appealing.
When to use it
The figurative sense ("a sexy investment," "a sexy new gadget") is informal and common in business/media writing.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- sexier
- Superlative
- sexiest
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Etymology
From sex + the adjective-forming suffix -y.
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Rhymes for sexy
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Is sexy a formal or informal word?
Sexy is informal and casual, at home in everyday conversation, advertising, and entertainment rather than formal writing. In more serious or professional settings, people tend to choose words like attractive, appealing, or striking. It carries a playful, modern tone that suits relaxed speech far better than official documents.
What is the meaning of sexy?
"sexy" (adjective) means sexually attractive or appealing.
What is another word for sexy?
Other words for "sexy" include alluring, appealing, enticing, hot, arousing, attractive.
What is the opposite of sexy?
Opposites of "sexy" include unsexy, nonsexy, prosaic, repellent, unalluring, unattractive.
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