eroticism
еротика
эротика, эротизм
Erotik
The state of being erotic, or of being sexually arousedThe state of being erotic, or of being sexually aroused
US/ɪˈɹɑtəˌsɪzm̩/
» What characterizes love is desire, passion, eroticism.
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable, usually)The state of being erotic, or of being sexually aroused
Erotik
эро́тикаerótika
еро́тикаerótyka
a state of anticipation of sexuality
(uncountable, usually)Sexual excitement, especially if abnormally persistent
эроти́змerotízm
(uncountable, usually)A sexual interest in something; an attraction, fetish, etc.
Examples
2 sentencesWhat characterizes love is desire, passion, eroticism.
There is a subtle difference between eroticism and pornography.
Translations
7 languagesУкраїнська
By meaning 1
the state of being erotic, or of being sexually aroused:
Русский
By meaning 2
the state of being erotic, or of being sexually aroused:
sexual excitement, especially if abnormally persistent:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
the state of being erotic, or of being sexually aroused:
Forms
plural: eroticisms| Singular | eroticism |
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uncountable
Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- a state of anticipation of sexuality:erotism
- the arousal of feelings of sexual desire:amorousnesserotismsexinessamativeness
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable