Examples of eroticism in a Sentence
the subtle eroticism of his films
an actress known for her smoldering eroticism
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Piercing the sterility of contemporary life with the disruptive transgression of eroticism, Silver’s film features dreamy fantasy sequences that interrupt and disrupt, drawing us expertly into its characters’ sensual and unusual interiority.
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
2 July 2026
In the dark comedy Maddie’s Secret, Early dissects the odd eroticism of online food content.
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Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
The band leader Henriette Motzfeldt moves between violin and keys, and the synergy between the two, alongside their drummer and guitarist, is undeniable, drifting between woozy eroticism and a funky danceability.
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E.r. Pulgar,
SPIN,
10 June 2026
D’Angelo’s 1995 interpretation spotlighted what had always been latent — the song’s vibrant eroticism.
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New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
2 July 2026
In the dark comedy Maddie’s Secret, Early dissects the odd eroticism of online food content.
—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
The band leader Henriette Motzfeldt moves between violin and keys, and the synergy between the two, alongside their drummer and guitarist, is undeniable, drifting between woozy eroticism and a funky danceability.
—
E.r. Pulgar,
SPIN,
10 June 2026
D’Angelo’s 1995 interpretation spotlighted what had always been latent — the song’s vibrant eroticism.
—
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for eroticism
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“Eroticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eroticism. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
eroticism
noun
erot·i·cism
i-ˈrät-ə-ˌsiz-əm 
1
: the arousal of or the attempt to arouse sexual feeling by means of suggestion, symbolism, or allusion (as in an art form)
2
: a state of sexual arousal or anticipation (as from stimulation of erogenous zones)
3
: insistent sexual impulse or desire
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