sex·y /ˈsɛksi/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[sek-see] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation

–adjective, sex·i·er, sex·i·est.

1.	concerned predominantly or excessively with sex; risqué: a sexy novel.

2.	sexually interesting or exciting; radiating sexuality: the sexiest professor on campus.

3.	excitingly appealing; glamorous: GIVENCHY 100mm GOLD DETAIL PUMP

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[Origin: 1920–25; sex + -y¹]

—Related forms

sex·i·ly, adverb

sex·i·ness, noun