NUBILE Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

nubile

adjective

Definition of nubile

as in sexy

sexually attractive a nubile young starlet who seems to be in every romantic comedy

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Recent Examples of nubile Our president shares our love of young, nubile girls. — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 23 Dec. 2025 In the case being appealed, nubile young Karlyn asked for a two-year sentence. — Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 30 July 2025 That includes the horror genre, which has typically been focused on terrorizing nubile youth. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025 Michelle Randolph plays Ainsley Norris, Tommy’s 17-year-old nubile high school senior. — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nubile

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Adjective

Cocktails are served at Drink Kong, the sexy, high-concept cocktail bar—its second location in the city—adjoining the property.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
The album featured the sexy, chicken-scratch funk of the 1970s melted down to something slow and gooey next to early-morning comedown music for a ’90s-style sunrise in the chill-out room.

— Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of sexy

Adjective

The rising Slovak star made an impression, leading a troupe of dancers for a seductive performance with all the hallmarks of a wild night down at the Moulin Rouge.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026
The classic villain has the ability to control plants and often controls people’s minds using seductive pheromones.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of seductive

Adjective

Spiced Cream Cheese Bundt Cake Adding pumpkin spice to half the batter before putting the two components together creates a magnificent swirl pattern that your holiday guests will ooh and aah over when cutting into this gorgeous cake.

— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
In contrast to the gorgeous monochrome visuals, this is a land that stinks of complicity and delusion — of opportunists desperate to scramble onto the right side of history.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of gorgeous

Adjective

Beyond cooking, Relota Luczo takes a shot of Furtuna Skin’s LXR06 Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil on an empty stomach each morning to maintain her beautiful skin.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Give the cake a final shake of fresh nutmeg for a beautiful presentation.

— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of beautiful

Adjective

This handsome volume runs through 90 European venues, breaking down their unique features, acoustic qualities and performance histories (recent and not so).

— Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Skarsgård’s wicker man is tall, blonde and handsome on the outside, but hollow by design.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of handsome

Adjective

Montserrat Collection Residence Set within a 1930s French-style building, this lovely home features contemporary Argentine art and mid-century design.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
But Mi-ok is game to be interviewed, and her words spring to life in wistfully lovely flashbacks.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of lovely

Adjective

At their on-screen meet cute, Apatow hands Bamford $500 cash just to pitch her on her own documentary.

— Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
The showstopper is a very cute idea where each baker has to make a dessert cart with at least three classic desserts on it.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of cute

Adjective

The charming downtown Banff is about two miles down the road; the hotel offers a free shuttle into town every 30 minutes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Fisher lived in a charming Spanish-style estate high up in the Hollywood Hills, and her mom, at Fisher’s behest, moved into the neighboring cottage.

— Michael Gioia, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of charming

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