sexily

Definition

Adverb: In a manner that is sexually attractive, appealing, or suggestive; in a way that arouses or is intended to arouse sexual desire or interest.

Usage Examples

• (She moved in a way that was sexually alluring.)
• (His smile was intended to be seductive.)
• (She positioned herself to appear sexually attractive.)

Advanced Usage

• "to dress sexily": to wear clothing that emphasizes physical attractiveness in a sexual way.

  • She dressed sexily for the party, wearing a tight red dress. (She chose attire intended to be seductive.)

• "to look sexily at someone": to gaze at someone in a manner that suggests sexual interest.

  • He looked sexily at her from across the room. (His gaze was intended to be flirtatious and alluring.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sexy (adj): sexually attractive or exciting.

  • She wore a sexy dress. (The dress was designed to be sexually appealing.)

• Sexiness (n): the quality of being sexually attractive.

  • Her sexiness was undeniable. (Her physical allure was clear.)

Synonyms

• Seductively: in a manner intended to tempt or entice someone into sexual activity.
• Alluringly: in a way that is powerfully attractive or fascinating.
• Provocatively: in a manner that is intended to cause sexual desire or excitement.

Related Idioms

• "to play it sexy": to behave in a sexually suggestive or alluring manner, often for effect.

  • She knows how to play it sexy on the red carpet. (She acts seductively for the cameras.)

• "sexily confident": a combination of sexual allure and self-assurance.

  • He walked into the room sexily confident, drawing everyone's attention. (He moved with both sexual appeal and assertiveness.)