sexy
gb/sˈɛksi/ us/sˈɛksi/
B1
Englanti
~ 3500
szexi, izgalmas, dögös, vonzó
B1
INFORMAL
1
szexi
B1
Käyttömalli:
[someone/something] is sexy
She looked incredibly sexy in that red dress.
Hihetetlenül szexi volt abban a piros ruhában.
He thinks she has the sexiest smile he's ever seen.
Szerinte az ő mosolya a legszexibb, amit valaha látott.
That actor is often cast in sexy roles.
I don't feel very sexy when I'm tired.
The magazine featured a list of the year's sexiest celebrities.
Oppijaesimerkit
She is wearing a sexy dress.
Szexi ruha van rajta.
He thinks the singer is sexy.
Szerinte az énekes szexi.
That movie star is very sexy.
She feels sexy in her new clothes.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sexy' with 'beautiful' or 'handsome' without realizing it usually has a sexual connotation.
Merkitys
sexually attractive
Kollokaatiot
sexy dress
|sexy smile
|sexy voice
|look sexy
|find [someone] sexy
Synonyymit
attractive (More general; not always sexual in meaning.)
|
seductive (Suggests actively causing sexual desire.)
Antonyymit
unattractive (Lacking appeal or beauty, including sexual appeal.)
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plain (Ordinary-looking, not eye-catching or sexually appealing.)
Teemat
appearance
|relationships
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
Looking good in a way that makes people feel sexual attraction.
Physically or sexually appealing in appearance, style, or manner.
B2
INFORMAL
2
Käyttömalli:
[something] is sexy
The new smartphone has a sexy design.
Az új okostelefonnak dögös a dizájnja.
It's not the sexiest topic, but it's important.
Nem a legizgalmasabb téma, de fontos.
They tried to make the project sound sexy to investors.
That car is both practical and sexy.
The cover gives the book a sexy look.
Oppijaesimerkit
The phone has a sexy design.
A telefonnak dögös a dizájnja.
This idea is sexy to many people.
Ez az ötlet sok ember számára vonzó.
The car is fast and sexy.
They made the plan sound sexy.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may think 'sexy' only describes people, but it can also describe objects or ideas that are exciting or stylish.
Merkitys
exciting and appealing
Kollokaatiot
sexy idea
|sexy product
|sexy design
|make [something] sexy
Synonyymit
appealing (General attraction; not necessarily stylish or trendy.)
|
glamorous (Stylish and attractive, often with luxury connotations.)
Antonyymit
dull (Lacking excitement or style.)
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unappealing (Not attractive or interesting.)
Teemat
marketing
|design
|technology
|communication
|business
|arts_entertainment
Määritelmä
Very interesting or cool and makes people pay attention.
Attractive or interesting in a way that strongly draws attention, often about ideas, products, or designs rather than people.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
sexy
IPA
GB/sˈɛksi/
US/sˈɛksi/
Tavut ja painotus
sexy (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (sexy)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: sexy
- Comparative: sexier
- Superlative: sexiest
Sanaperhe
Forms
sexier
adjective
sexiest
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unsexy
adjective
nonsexual
adjective
asexual
adjective
Advanced or less common
sexualize
verb
sexualization
noun
Ilmaukset
make something sexy
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmθɪŋ sˈɛksi/
fixed phrase
informal
make more exciting or stylish
To make something more interesting, attractive, or fashionable.
Esimerkit
- The ad campaign made the product sexy to young buyers.
- They want to make science sexy for students.
not the sexiest [something]
1/nˈɑt ðə sˈɛksiɪst sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
informal
not most exciting but acceptable
Used to say something is not very exciting or attractive, but still good or useful.
Esimerkit
- Recycling may not be the sexiest topic, but it's important.
- It's not the sexiest job, but it pays well.