Antonyms for erotic

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ih-rot-ik

Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈrɒt ɪk

Definition of erotic

Origin : 1620s (implied in erotical), from French érotique (16c.), from Greek erotikos "caused by passionate love, referring to love," from eros (genitive erotos) "sexual love" (see Eros).

adj sexy

Example sentences :

In this connection, erotic subjects play a sad and powerful part.
Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel

One might call Cecily a stoical amorist, an erotic philosopher.
Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine

Every action of the monk was that of an arrogant and erotic swindler.
Extract from : « The Minister of Evil » by William Le Queux

He handed Andrea the rare volume, which was illustrated with erotic vignettes.
Extract from : « The Child of Pleasure » by Gabriele D'Annunzio

Amateurs were right: Gamelin had no gifts as an erotic artist.
Extract from : « The Gods are Athirst » by Anatole France

Erotic passion fills Mohammedan poetry and is cultivated at home.
Extract from : « Folkways » by William Graham Sumner

Minne came to have a bad meaning and was used for erotic passion.
Extract from : « Folkways » by William Graham Sumner

The erotic element has been refined and suppressed, or at least disavowed.
Extract from : « Folkways » by William Graham Sumner

The discharge may or may not be accompanied with an erotic dream.
Extract from : « The Eugenic Marriage, Vol 2 (of 4) » by W. Grant Hague

A funny, stricken look replaced the erotic face she had made at me.
Extract from : « Vigorish » by Gordon Randall Garrett

Synonyms for erotic

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