sexy

adjective

ˈsek-sē How to pronounce sexy (audio)
sexier; sexiest
Synonyms of sexynext
1
: sexually suggestive or stimulating : erotic
2
: generally attractive or interesting : appealing
a sexy stock
sexily
ˈsek-sə-lē How to pronounce sexy (audio)
adverb
sexiness
ˈsek-sē-nəs How to pronounce sexy (audio)
noun

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wearing a sexy swimsuit models striking sexy poses
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Creative endeavor, in the space of a few hours, flashes its many faces, arduous and sexy, fleeting and fun. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026 What's the male equivalent of a woman wearing sexy underwear expecting them to be seen by her date? — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Whereas companies like Axon are not as sexy for a journalist. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026 Skirts were everywhere, particularly knee-length styles, which gave the silhouette a slightly sexier, more confident feel. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sexy

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sexy was in 1896

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sexy

adjective
ˈsek-sē How to pronounce sexy (audio)
sexier; sexiest
: sexually exciting : erotic
sexiness noun
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