sexy
gb/sˈɛksi/ us/sˈɛksi/
B1
Angielski
~ 3500
szexi, izgalmas, dögös, vonzó
B1
INFORMAL
1
szexi
B1
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'sexy' with 'beautiful' or 'handsome' without realizing it usually has a sexual connotation.
Znaczenie
sexually attractive
Kolokacje
sexy dress
|sexy smile
|sexy voice
|look sexy
|find [someone] sexy
Synonimy
attractive (More general; not always sexual in meaning.)
|
seductive (Suggests actively causing sexual desire.)
Antonimy
unattractive (Lacking appeal or beauty, including sexual appeal.)
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plain (Ordinary-looking, not eye-catching or sexually appealing.)
Tematy
appearance
|relationships
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Looking good in a way that makes people feel sexual attraction.
Physically or sexually appealing in appearance, style, or manner.
B2
INFORMAL
2
Schemat użycia:
[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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may think 'sexy' only describes people, but it can also describe objects or ideas that are exciting or stylish.
Znaczenie
exciting and appealing
Kolokacje
sexy idea
|sexy product
|sexy design
|make [something] sexy
Synonimy
appealing (General attraction; not necessarily stylish or trendy.)
|
glamorous (Stylish and attractive, often with luxury connotations.)
Antonimy
dull (Lacking excitement or style.)
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unappealing (Not attractive or interesting.)
Tematy
marketing
|design
|technology
|communication
|business
|arts_entertainment
Definicja
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.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
sexy
IPA
GB/sˈɛksi/
US/sˈɛksi/
Sylaby i akcent
sexy (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (sexy)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: sexy
- Comparative: sexier
- Superlative: sexiest
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
sexier
adjective
sexiest
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unsexy
adjective
nonsexual
adjective
asexual
adjective
Advanced or less common
sexualize
verb
sexualization
noun
Wyrażenia
make something sexy
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmθɪŋ sˈɛksi/
fixed phrase
informal
make more exciting or stylish
To make something more interesting, attractive, or fashionable.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- Recycling may not be the sexiest topic, but it's important.
- It's not the sexiest job, but it pays well.