physical attraction
Definition
- Noun:
- A desire for sexual intimacy: A feeling of being drawn to someone based on their physical appearance, often involving a sexual component. It is the initial, instinctive pull one feels toward another person's body or physical presence.
Usage
- Noun: The term is used to describe the non-emotional, often immediate, component of attraction between people. It is a specific type of attraction distinct from emotional or intellectual attraction.
- Physical attraction is often the first step in a romantic relationship.
- While they had a strong intellectual connection, the physical attraction was missing.
Examples
- Noun:
- Their physical attraction was undeniable from the moment they met.
- A lasting relationship needs more than just physical attraction.
Advanced Usage
- "to feel a physical attraction": to experience this specific type of desire.
- She felt an immediate physical attraction to him.
- "based on physical attraction": describing a relationship or interest founded primarily on this desire.
- A relationship based solely on physical attraction may not endure.
Variants and Related Words
- Attraction (n): A more general term for the power of drawing interest or affection. Physical attraction is a subtype of attraction.
- Chemistry (n, informal): Often used to describe a mutual, palpable attraction that includes a physical component.
- Lust (n): A strong, often purely physical, sexual desire, typically with a more intense or impersonal connotation than "physical attraction."
Synonyms
- Sexual desire: A desire for sexual activity.
- Animal magnetism: Charismatic physical appeal.
- Carnal desire: Physical, especially sexual, desire.
Related Phrases
- Physical chemistry: Informal phrase describing strong mutual physical and sexual attraction.
- The actors had great physical chemistry on screen.
Noun
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a desire for sexual intimacy
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