eroticism

[US]/ɪ'rɒtɪsɪz(ə)m/
[UK]/ɪ'rɑtə,sɪzəm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the quality of being sexually arousing or sexually explicit; a tendency towards sexual desire and excitement, often related to sensuality and passion.

Example Sentences

exploring the realm of eroticism

a novel filled with eroticism

the movie portrayed a sense of eroticism

the dance performance had an element of eroticism

eroticism and sensuality in the painting

the play explored themes of eroticism

a subtle hint of eroticism in the music video

eroticism can be a complex and controversial topic

Real-world Examples

That’s because eroticism is – in truth – about something else entirely: ideas.

Source: Sociology of Social Relations (Video Version)

As new technology is showing us, it's quite possible for two people to generate extraordinary eroticism while their bodies are a continent or more apart.

Source: Sociology of Social Relations (Video Version)

Costumes like this were the peak of eroticism at the turn of the century but the sex appeal just doesn't translate to the 21st century audiences.

Source: Fashion experts interpret film and television dramas.

Eroticism emerges first and foremost from the pleasure – in which relief plays a big part – at having our secret sexual selves, witnessed, endorsed and encouraged by a kindly other.

Source: Sociology of Social Relations (Video Version)

Even later, in the car and outside the villa when God knows he had had other things to think about, his eroticism had been hotly aroused by the sight of her indecent nakedness.

Source: Casino Royale of the 007 series

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