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Sexsymbol
A person who embodies the sexual ideals of a mass audienceA person who embodies the sexual ideals of a mass audience.
» Mary isn't really a sex symbol, but she certainly isn't ugly.
Meaning
1 sensesA person who embodies the sexual ideals of a mass audience.
In the 50's and 60's Marilyn Monroe was considered a sex symbol.
Sexsymbol
a person (especially a celebrity) who is well-known for their sexual attractiveness
Examples
4 sentencesMary isn't really a sex symbol, but she certainly isn't ugly.
She's a sex symbol.
Luigi has become a sex symbol.
Henry Kissinger was once considered a sex symbol.
Translations
4 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
person who embodies sexual ideals:
Origin
1871 used in Anthropology, first applied to a person in 1959 (Marilyn Monroe).1871 used in Anthropology, first applied to a person in 1959 (Marilyn Monroe).
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Forms
plural: sex symbols| Singular | sex symbol |
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