sexy
gb/sˈɛksi/ us/sˈɛksi/
B1
Inggeris
~ 3500
szexi, izgalmas, dögös, vonzó
B1
INFORMAL
1
szexi
B1
Corak penggunaan:
[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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
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.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sexy' with 'beautiful' or 'handsome' without realizing it usually has a sexual connotation.
Maksud
sexually attractive
Kolokasi
sexy dress
|sexy smile
|sexy voice
|look sexy
|find [someone] sexy
Sinonim
attractive (More general; not always sexual in meaning.)
|
seductive (Suggests actively causing sexual desire.)
Antonim
unattractive (Lacking appeal or beauty, including sexual appeal.)
|
plain (Ordinary-looking, not eye-catching or sexually appealing.)
Tema
appearance
|relationships
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definisi
Looking good in a way that makes people feel sexual attraction.
Physically or sexually appealing in appearance, style, or manner.
B2
INFORMAL
2
Corak penggunaan:
[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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
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.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners may think 'sexy' only describes people, but it can also describe objects or ideas that are exciting or stylish.
Maksud
exciting and appealing
Kolokasi
sexy idea
|sexy product
|sexy design
|make [something] sexy
Sinonim
appealing (General attraction; not necessarily stylish or trendy.)
|
glamorous (Stylish and attractive, often with luxury connotations.)
Antonim
dull (Lacking excitement or style.)
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unappealing (Not attractive or interesting.)
Tema
marketing
|design
|technology
|communication
|business
|arts_entertainment
Definisi
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.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
sexy
IPA
GB/sˈɛksi/
US/sˈɛksi/
Suku kata dan tekanan
sexy (1 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (sexy)
Bentuk kata
Adjective
- Base: sexy
- Comparative: sexier
- Superlative: sexiest
Keluarga kata
Forms
sexier
adjective
sexiest
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unsexy
adjective
nonsexual
adjective
asexual
adjective
Advanced or less common
sexualize
verb
sexualization
noun
Ungkapan
make something sexy
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmθɪŋ sˈɛksi/
fixed phrase
informal
make more exciting or stylish
To make something more interesting, attractive, or fashionable.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- Recycling may not be the sexiest topic, but it's important.
- It's not the sexiest job, but it pays well.