Erotic

Pronunciation: /ɪˈrɑːtɪk/

Definitions of erotic

adjective relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement

Example Sentences

A1 She found an erotic novel at the bookstore.

A2 The movie had some erotic scenes that made her uncomfortable.

B1 The artist's paintings often explore erotic themes.

B2 The play was criticized for its overly erotic content.

C1 The novel delves deep into the complexities of erotic relationships.

C2 The film was praised for its artistic portrayal of eroticism.

Examples of erotic in a Sentence

formal The novel explores the complex themes of love and erotic desire.

informal She enjoys reading erotic novels in her free time.

slang That movie was so steamy, it was practically erotic!

figurative The artist's use of colors created an erotic atmosphere in the painting.

Grammatical Forms of erotic

• past tense: eroticized
• plural: erotics
• comparative: more erotic
• superlative: most erotic
• present tense: eroticizes
• future tense: will eroticize
• perfect tense: has eroticized
• continuous tense: is eroticizing
• singular: erotic
• positive degree: erotic
• infinitive: to eroticize
• gerund: eroticizing
• participle: eroticized

Origin and Evolution of erotic

First Known Use: 1651 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'erotic' originates from the Greek word 'erotikos' meaning pertaining to love or desire.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a broader sense related to love and desire, the word 'erotic' has evolved to specifically refer to sexual desire or content.