Sexualize

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛkʃuəˌlaɪz/

Definitions of sexualize

verb to make sexual in character or quality; to attribute sexual characteristics to

Example Sentences

A1 Some advertisements sexualize products to attract customers.

A2 Teenagers often feel pressured by media to sexualize themselves.

B1 The movie industry has been criticized for its tendency to sexualize female characters.

B2 It is important for parents to educate their children about the dangers of sexualizing relationships too early.

C1 The fashion industry has a long history of sexualizing women in advertising campaigns.

C2 Some argue that society's obsession with sexualizing everything contributes to unhealthy attitudes towards intimacy.

Examples of sexualize in a Sentence

formal It is inappropriate to sexualize someone in a professional setting.

informal Stop trying to sexualize everything, it's not cool.

slang They always sexualize women in those types of movies.

figurative The media tends to sexualize certain celebrities to boost their image.

Grammatical Forms of sexualize

• past tense: sexualized
• plural: sexualizes
• comparative: more sexualized
• superlative: most sexualized
• present tense: sexualizes
• future tense: will sexualize
• perfect tense: has sexualized
• continuous tense: is sexualizing
• singular: sexualize
• positive degree: sexualize
• infinitive: to sexualize
• gerund: sexualizing
• participle: sexualizing

Origin and Evolution of sexualize

First Known Use: 1912 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'sexualize' originated from the combination of the word 'sexual' and the suffix '-ize', which is derived from the Greek '-izein' meaning 'to render, to make'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in a psychological context to describe the process of attributing sexual characteristics or connotations to something, the word 'sexualize' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to the sexualization of individuals, objects, or concepts in various contexts such as media, advertising, and social interactions.