Definition

1. 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

Adjective

1. capable of arousing desire
   • the delectable Miss Haynes