Homoerotic

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Pronunciation: /ˌhoʊmoʊɪˈrɒtɪk/

Definitions of homoerotic

adjective relating to or characterized by a sexual desire for those of the same sex

Example Sentences

A1 The movie had a lot of romance between two men.

A2 The novel subtly hinted at a deep connection between the male characters.

B1 The painting depicted a homoerotic scene with two men embracing.

B2 The play explored the complex emotions in a homoerotic relationship.

C1 The photographer's work often delves into the homoerotic nature of male beauty.

C2 The author's latest book is a bold exploration of homoerotic themes in contemporary society.

Examples of homoerotic in a Sentence

formal The artist explored themes of homoeroticism in his latest collection.

informal Some people find homoerotic movies to be really interesting.

slang That TV show has a lot of homoerotic tension between the main characters.

figurative The intense rivalry between the two soccer players had a homoerotic undertone.

Grammatical Forms of homoerotic

past tense

homoeroticed

plural

homoerotics

comparative

more homoerotic

superlative

most homoerotic

present tense

homoerotizes

future tense

will homoerotize

perfect tense

has homoerotized

continuous tense

is homoerotizing

singular

homoerotic

positive degree

homoerotic

infinitive

to homoerotize

gerund

homoerotizing

participle

homoerotized

Origin and Evolution of homoerotic

First Known Use: 1892 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'homoerotic' originates from the combination of the Greek words 'homo' meaning 'same' and 'eros' meaning 'love'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe same-sex attraction or desire, the term 'homoerotic' has evolved to encompass a broader range of artistic, literary, and cultural expressions of same-sex desire or relationships.