sexier; sexiest
1
: sexually suggestive or stimulating : erotic
2
: generally attractive or interesting : appealing
a sexy stock
sexily adverb
sexiness noun

Examples of sexy in a Sentence

She wore a sexy skirt. Her legs are long and sexy.
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Another year where society isn’t brave enough to make the correct choice — give Colbert the sexiest man award, dammit! Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024 Only Joan knows for sure — and she’s come dressed as the world’s sexiest senior executioner. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024 Indeed, the movie’s sexiest scene finds our temptress entering Kei’s room and wordlessly taking nude photos of herself on his bed. Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 22 Sep. 2024 Exterior house colors may not be the sexiest part of your renovation efforts, but choosing the right exterior paint color can make a big difference. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sexy 

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sexy was in 1896

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“Sexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexy. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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sexy

adjective
sexier; sexiest
: sexually exciting : erotic
sexiness noun
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