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 Our president also shares our love of young, nubile girls. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 23 Dec. 2025 Our President also shares our love of young, nubile girls. — Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 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 Enter the mysterious potion of the title, which allows Elisabeth to birth a younger, more nubile version of herself (Margaret Qualley). — Melena Ryzik, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025 Their violent sibling rivalry and Baby Jane’s unhinged commitment to the vaudeville act that made her famous mirror the toxic bond between Moore’s Elisabeth and her nubile double, Sue (Margaret Qualley). — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nubile

Adjective

The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Zuma at Hôtel Byblos is another spot for high-quality, contemporary Japanese food, with a sexy ambiance and amazing cocktail selection.

— Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026

Definition of sexy

Adjective

In an act of pure showmanship, Bolton has placed mannequins clothed in fleshlike skintight garments in a tall glass vitrine visible to museumgoers heading toward the medieval wing—a seductive preview that may help lure them away from Arms and Armor.

— Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
For a destination so beloved for its beachfront exploits, a city center hotel that’s a car ride away from the sand may not seem immediately seductive.

— Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026

Definition of seductive

Adjective

Their French 75, which is made with cognac, lemon and muscadet, is a perfect example thanks to a beautiful balance of elegance and ingenuity.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
At the rear of the second floor is the primary suite, which has a large walk-in closet and another beautiful bathroom featuring a six-foot soaking tub with a custom glass surround.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026

Definition of beautiful

Adjective

The new depot opened in 1912 and served for many years, although the handsome tiled building was razed decades ago.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 July 2026
As Washington, William Franklyn-Miller is tall, lean and model-handsome in a way that feels out of period.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 July 2026

Definition of handsome

Adjective

Especially the guy who bangs a wrecking ball against the historic East Wing to make room for an incongruous ballroom monstrosity, who mars the sacred Oval Office with gold glitter and paves over the lovely Rose Garden.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
All in all, launching the book has been an exhausting and lovely gift of an experience.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026

Definition of lovely

Adjective

Places like the Dolomites in Italy are especially well suited to private active travel, with charming lodges too small for large tour groups.

— Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Apparently, mom Donna was meant to go on a date with another guy when Ed saw her, hit her with a not-so-cool-yet-charming pickup line, scooped her and the rest was history.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Definition of charming

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