English Explanatory Dictionary

eroticism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. the state of being erotic, or of being sexually aroused
  2. sexual excitement, especially if abnormally persistent
  3. a sexual interest in something; an attraction, fetish, etc.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

eroticism eroticisms

Etymology

From erotic + -ism.

Derived words

autoeroticism pseudoeroticism sacred eroticism
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