How to Use sexy in a Sentence

sexy

adjective
  • Her legs are long and sexy.
  • She wore a sexy skirt.
  • The truth is, sexy evolves with time.
    — Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Who said a one-piece can't be sexy?
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • At its core, sexy isn’t about the dress at all.
    — Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
  • At the end of the day, sexy is a state of mind.
    — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
  • What is the trio’s tale if not crazy, sexy and cool?
    — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 11 June 2026
  • Halloween is a time to be sexy.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Because what these two had was sexy!
    — Sarah John, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Can rom-coms be truly sexy again?
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 8 June 2026
  • What are your top tips for staying sexy?
    — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Black lace is sexy and timeless.
    — Samantha Brash, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Well, the truth is a little less sexy.
    — Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 18 June 2026
  • Bring on a new batch of sexy singles!
    — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 21 June 2026
  • It’s possessed by a sexy ghost.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
  • There’s something sexy about it.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
  • There’s something sexy about it.
    — Liz McNeil, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Just a certain kind of sexy, not any kind of jokes.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
  • The hit show is equal parts sexy, fun, and tender.
    — Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
  • As far as wellness trends go, small talk isn’t sexy.
    — Keith Wagstaff, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Bruno agreed, calling her sassy, sexy, yet classy.
    — Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Slip dresses are sexy and stylish enough to stand on their own.
    — Julia Guerra, InStyle, 21 June 2026
  • Michael tried his version of what was tough, street, and sexy.
    — Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
  • My mother looked so chic and sexy in it, with the tight skirt.
    — Rachel Kushner, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
  • His Versace is quirky and sexy.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Sassy, seamless and sexy, the track set the room ablaze, in a good way.
    — Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Their Newtons aren’t sleek or sexy, though.
    — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 8 June 2026
  • In the mood for something sleek and sexy for date night or drinks with the girls?
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 27 June 2026
  • Pano used to be a whole lot sexier.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
  • What would catch their eye in a sexy little headline?
    — Laura House, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026

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