erotic
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.relating to or causing sexual desire or excitement.
adj.relating to, tending to arouse, or satisfying sexual desire.
Simple“The gallery was filled with erotic paintings from the eighteenth century.”
In context“The director was praised for his ability to create an erotic atmosphere through lighting and sound rather than explicit imagery.”
Synonyms - 02 C2 Proficiency
n.a poem or piece of writing about love and desire.
n.an amorous composition or poem, typically focusing on romantic or sexual themes.
Simple“The scholar spent years translating ancient erotics found in the ruins.”
In context“In his later years, the poet turned away from political satire to compose delicate erotics dedicated to his muse.”
UsageUsually refers to a specific literary genre or a single work within that genre.
Synonymslove poemromance
From French érotique, from Ancient Greek ἐρωτικός (erōtikós, “related to love”), from ἔρως (érōs, “sexual love”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.