English · Word Candidate

erotic

/ɪˈɹɒtɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: erotics

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement.

Adjective

Examples

erotic entertainment and services

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An amorous composition or poem.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “erotic” mean?

Relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement.

Is “erotic” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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