EROGENOUS Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

erogenous

adjective

i-ˈrä-jə-nəs

Definition of erogenous

as in erotic

of, relating to, exciting, or expressing sexual attraction or desire certain body parts that are known sources of erogenous pleasure

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Recent Examples of erogenous The lube is water-based and safe for any toy, any body, and any erogenous zone, and the cleaning spray makes cleaning up your toys a breeze. — Jaina Grey, WIRED, 18 Jan. 2023 With the home office and its suite of sweats increasingly in the rearview mirror, designers and their customers are fixated on the body and discovering new erogenous zones. — Erik Maza, Town & Country, 28 Oct. 2022 For all the teasing about the Na'vi's erogenous brain tails, that organic connection clearly reflects a digital sensibility. — Darren Franich, EW.com, 16 Sep. 2022 With one hand on your clit, try massaging these other erogenous zones with the other hand. — Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2022 See All Example Sentences for erogenous

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Their research included the study of the erotic novels penned by Spanish writer and fashion designer Álvaro Retana, who also wrote lyrics for saucy songs of the type that Cruz performs in La Bola Negra.

— Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
Raymond Horsch, who once lived in the house and died last year, was an erotic filmmaker whose work depicted violent themes, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.

— Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026

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