Heteroerotic

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌhɛtəroʊˈɛrɑtɪk/

Definitions of heteroerotic

adjective describing a sexual attraction or behavior towards individuals of the opposite sex

Example Sentences

A1 I watched a movie with a heteroerotic storyline.

A2 The novel had subtle hints of heteroerotic tension between the main characters.

B1 The play explored themes of heteroerotic desire and forbidden love.

B2 The artist's paintings often depicted scenes of heteroerotic passion and longing.

C1 The film director is known for pushing boundaries with his exploration of heteroerotic relationships.

C2 The novel delves deep into the complexities of heteroerotic attraction and its impact on the characters' lives.

Examples of heteroerotic in a Sentence

formal The novel explores themes of heteroerotic desire and forbidden love.

informal Some people find heteroerotic relationships more exciting than same-sex ones.

slang I heard that movie has some steamy heteroerotic scenes.

figurative The tension between the two characters was palpable, filled with heteroerotic energy.

Grammatical Forms of heteroerotic

past tense

heteroeroticed

plural

heteroerotics

comparative

more heteroerotic

superlative

most heteroerotic

present tense

heteroerotices

future tense

will heteroerotic

perfect tense

have heteroeroticed

continuous tense

is heteroeroticing

singular

heteroerotic

positive degree

heteroerotic

infinitive

to heteroerotic

gerund

heteroeroticing

participle

heteroeroticed

Origin and Evolution of heteroerotic

First Known Use: 1897 year
Language of Origin: Greek and Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'heteroerotic' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'hetero-' meaning different or other, and 'erotic' referring to sexual desire or attraction.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the late 19th century to describe sexual desire or attraction towards the opposite gender, the term 'heteroerotic' has evolved to encompass a broader range of sexual orientations and identities in contemporary discourse.