Eroticism

Pronunciation: /ɪˈrɑːtɪˌsɪzəm/

Definitions of eroticism

noun a quality or feeling of sexual desire or excitement

Example Sentences

A1 Some people find romantic movies enjoyable.

A2 She enjoys reading books with a hint of romance in them.

B1 The novel was criticized for its excessive eroticism.

B2 The painting depicted a sense of eroticism that captivated viewers.

C1 The film director is known for exploring themes of eroticism in his work.

C2 The artist's latest collection delves deep into the complexities of eroticism and desire.

Examples of eroticism in a Sentence

formal The artist explored themes of eroticism in his latest collection of paintings.

informal Some people find books with a lot of eroticism to be quite exciting.

slang That movie is all about the steamy eroticism between the two main characters.

figurative The dance performance was filled with a sense of eroticism that captivated the audience.

Grammatical Forms of eroticism

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

Origin and Evolution of eroticism

First Known Use: 1857 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'eroticism' originated from the Ancient Greek word 'erotikos', which is derived from 'eros', the god of love in Greek mythology.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the quality or state of being erotic or sexually arousing, the term 'eroticism' has evolved to encompass a broader range of sensual and passionate experiences beyond just sexual arousal.