erotic
gb/ɪɹˈɑtɪk/ us/ɪɹˈɑtɪk/
B2
English
~ 4100
erotikus, érzéki
B2
1
Usage pattern:
[something] is erotic
The film contained several erotic scenes that were essential to the story.
A filmben több erotikus jelenet is volt, amelyek nélkülözhetetlenek voltak a történethez.
She bought an anthology of erotic poetry from different cultures.
Vett egy különböző kultúrákból származó erotikus verseket tartalmazó antológiát.
The painting was considered too erotic for public display.
His writing style is subtle yet deeply erotic.
They shared an erotic moment that changed their relationship.
Learner examples
The movie had some erotic scenes.
A filmben volt néhány erotikus jelenet.
He read an erotic story.
Erotikus történetet olvasott.
The artist made an erotic painting.
They watched an erotic dance.
She wrote an erotic poem.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'erotic' with 'exotic'. 'Exotic' means unusual or from a foreign place, not sexual.
Meaning
Sexually arousing
Collocations
erotic novel
|erotic scene
|erotic art
|erotic fantasy
|erotic imagery
Synonyms
sensual (Focuses on physical pleasure in general, not only sexual.)
|
sexual (More general and clinical; not necessarily arousing.)
Antonyms
nonsexual (Lacking any sexual content or intention.)
|
chaste (Avoiding sexual activity or imagery.)
Themes
relationships
|emotions
|art
|health
Definition
Making people feel sexual desire or excitement.
Relating to or intended to arouse sexual desire or excitement.
C1
LITERARY
2
Usage pattern:
[something] is erotic
Her letters to him were filled with erotic imagery and longing.
A neki írt levelei tele voltak erotikus képekkel és vágyakozással.
The poem captured an intensely erotic moment between the lovers.
A vers a szerelmesek közötti rendkívül erotikus pillanatot ragadta meg.
The novel's erotic undertones made it both tender and provocative.
Learner examples
The poem has erotic words.
A vers erotikus szavakat tartalmaz.
He wrote an erotic letter to her.
Erotikus levelet írt neki.
The story shows an erotic love.
Meaning
Sexually passionate in nature
Collocations
erotic verse
|erotic imagery
|erotic longing
|erotic symbolism
Synonyms
amorous (Focuses on romantic love, often without explicit sexual detail.)
Antonyms
platonic (Describes love or friendship without sexual desire.)
Themes
relationships
|emotions
|literature
Definition
Showing strong love mixed with sexual feelings.
Expressing or characterized by deep sexual passion or love.
Grammar
Dictionary form
erotic
IPA
GB/ɪɹˈɑtɪk/
US/ɪɹˈɑtɪk/
Syllables & stress
erot - ic (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ic)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: erotic
Word family
Core family
Related words
eroticize
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unerotic
adjective
Advanced or less common
eroticization
noun
Expressions
erotic art
1/ɪɹˈɑtɪk ˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
Sexually arousing visual artworks
Paintings, sculptures, or other visual art made to make people feel sexual desire.
Examples
- The museum's collection includes ancient examples of erotic art.
- He is known for creating erotic art that challenges social norms.
erotic fantasy
1/ɪɹˈɑtɪk fˈæntəsi/
fixed phrase
Sexually arousing imagined situation
imagined situation intended to cause sexual arousal
erotic literature
1/ɪɹˈɑtɪk lˈɪtɚət͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
Sexually arousing written works
Books or stories that are written to make people feel sexual desire.
Examples
- She specializes in translating classic erotic literature.
- The bookstore has a section dedicated to erotic literature.