sexy
gb/sˈɛksi/ us/sˈɛksi/
B1
Englanti
~ 3500
Merkitykset
0 merkitystä
adjective
informal
B1
property
1
sexually attractive
Looking good in a way that makes people feel sexual attraction.
Käyttömalli:
[someone/something] is sexy
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sexy' with 'beautiful' or 'handsome' without realizing it usually has a sexual connotation.
Synonyymit
attractive (More general; not always sexual in meaning.)
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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.)
Kollokaatiot
sexy dress
|sexy smile
|sexy voice
|look sexy
|find [someone] sexy
Teemat
appearance
|relationships
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- She looked incredibly sexy in that red dress.
- He thinks she has the sexiest smile he's ever seen.
- 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.
- He thinks the singer is sexy.
- That movie star is very sexy.
- She feels sexy in her new clothes.
adjective
informal
B2
property
2
exciting and appealing
Very interesting or cool and makes people pay attention.
Käyttömalli:
[something] is sexy
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may think 'sexy' only describes people, but it can also describe objects or ideas that are exciting or stylish.
Synonyymit
appealing (General attraction; not necessarily stylish or trendy.)
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glamorous (Stylish and attractive, often with luxury connotations.)
Antonyymit
dull (Lacking excitement or style.)
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unappealing (Not attractive or interesting.)
Kollokaatiot
sexy idea
|sexy product
|sexy design
|make [something] sexy
Teemat
marketing
|design
|technology
|communication
|business
|arts_entertainment
Esimerkit
- The new smartphone has a sexy design.
- It's not the sexiest topic, but it's important.
- 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.
- This idea is sexy to many people.
- The car is fast and sexy.
- They made the plan sound sexy.
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.