erogenous

adjective

i-ˈrä-jə-nəs How to pronounce erogenous (audio)
Definition of erogenousnext
as in erotic
of, relating to, exciting, or expressing sexual attraction or desire certain body parts that are known sources of erogenous pleasure

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Recent Examples of erogenous The lube is water-based and safe for any toy, any body, and any erogenous zone, and the cleaning spray makes cleaning up your toys a breeze. — Jaina Grey, WIRED, 18 Jan. 2023 With the home office and its suite of sweats increasingly in the rearview mirror, designers and their customers are fixated on the body and discovering new erogenous zones. — Erik Maza, Town & Country, 28 Oct. 2022 For all the teasing about the Na'vi's erogenous brain tails, that organic connection clearly reflects a digital sensibility. — Darren Franich, EW.com, 16 Sep. 2022 With one hand on your clit, try massaging these other erogenous zones with the other hand. — Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2022 See All Example Sentences for erogenous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erogenous
  1. erotic
  2. sexy
Adjective
  • Sullivan’s Anne first aired on PBS the very same night, for instance, that the erotic multicultural dance fable Flashdance was first shown on network TV.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Among them is Sirocco, an erotic thriller written by two-time Emmy winner Gideon Raff.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of erotic
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  • As databases go, there’s nothing sexy — and certainly nothing secret — about them.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Gillian is a classic, sexy cat-eye frame with a gold-tone temple that appears wrapped in magical vines.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of sexy

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“Erogenous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erogenous. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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