sexually attractive
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A person is considered sexually attractive when they are well-groomed and confident.
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having qualities that arouse sexual desire or interest: Describes a person whose physical appearance, demeanor, or other qualities are considered appealing in a way that stimulates romantic or sexual interest.
Usage
- The adjective "sexually attractive" is used to describe a person. It is a direct and formal term.
- It is often used in psychological, sociological, or formal descriptive contexts.
- In everyday conversation, more common synonyms like "attractive," "good-looking," or "hot" are frequently used instead.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The study examined which traits people find sexually attractive.
- He was intelligent, funny, and sexually attractive.
- Many factors contribute to whether someone is perceived as sexually attractive.
Advanced Usage
- "To find someone sexually attractive": This is the most common verb collocation, expressing a personal perception of attraction.
- She did not find him sexually attractive, but she valued his friendship deeply.
Variants and Related Words
- Attractive (adj): Pleasing or appealing to the senses or mind; a broader and more common term that can include but is not limited to sexual appeal.
- An attractive investment opportunity.
- Alluring (adj): Powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating; often implies a deliberate or seductive quality.
- She had an alluring smile.
- Desirable (adj): Worth having or seeking; can apply to objects, qualities, or people in a sexual context.
- He was considered a desirable partner.
Synonyms
- Appealing
- Good-looking
- Desirable
- Alluring
- Seductive
Antonyms
- Unattractive
- Repulsive
- Unappealing
A person is considered sexually attractive when they are well-groomed and confident.
Adjective
- capable of arousing desire
- the delectable Miss Haynes