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erogenous

adjective
erog·​e·​nous | \ i-ˈrĂ€-jə-nəs How to pronounce erogenous (audio) \

Definition of erogenous

1 : producing sexual excitement or libidinal gratification when stimulated : sexually sensitive
2 : of, relating to, or arousing sexual feelings
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Synonyms & Antonyms for erogenous

Synonyms

amatory, amorous, aphrodisiac (also aphrodisiacal), erotic (also erotical), erotogenic, sexy, steamy

Antonyms

nonerotic, unerotic, unsexy

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Examples of erogenous in a Sentence

certain body parts that are known sources of erogenous pleasure

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 To others, it's best remembered as the one where Monica teaches Chandler (and maybe some watching from home) about female erogenous zones. — Whitney Friedlander, CNN, "The 25 most relatable 'Friends' episodes as the show turns 25," 16 Aug. 2019 Our press seems increasingly helpless in the face of evidence-free red herrings aimed at its erogenous zones. — Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, "Suddenly, Bezos Is Media’s Hero," 12 Feb. 2019 One way to play with temperature is to suck on ice cubes and lick each other's erogenous zones. — Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, "17 Foreplay Tips & Ideas You'll Be Dying to Try," 18 Jan. 2019 There are subversive touches (gilded erogenous zones) and a playful sense of sisterhood (piggyback rides as literal women-supporting-women). — Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, "Katie Stout’s “Girl Lamps” Come to Life in a New Collaboration with the Fashion Label Phelan," 7 Dec. 2018 But the pair are actually two great erogenous zones that go great together. — Sophie Saint Thomas, Marie Claire, "7 Myths About the G-Spot You Should Stop Believing Right Now," 26 Sep. 2018 Your bod has various erogenous zones, which are areas of your body that are more sensitive than others. — Yerin Kim, Seventeen, "15 Things Every Girl Needs to Know About Masturbation," 10 Sep. 2018 Who knew the back of my neck was an erogenous zone? — Natasha Manoura, The Cut, "The Challenge of Enjoying Sex While Wearing a Wig," 29 Mar. 2018 Over time—sometimes up to a year—tactile feeling can come back, but the sensation probably won’t be erogenous. — SELF, "6 Things You Should Know Before Having Top Surgery," 22 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of erogenous

circa 1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for erogenous

Greek erƍs + English -genous, -genic

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erogenous

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English Language Learners Definition of erogenous

: producing sexual excitement or pleasure when touched : sexually sensitive

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erogenous

adjective
erog·​e·​nous | \ i-ˈrĂ€j-ə-nəs How to pronounce erogenous (audio) \
variants: also erogenic \ ˌer-​ə-​ˈjen-​ik How to pronounce erogenic (audio) \

Medical Definition of erogenous

1 : producing sexual excitement or libidinal gratification when stimulated : sexually sensitive
2 : of, relating to, or arousing sexual feelings

Other Words from erogenous

erogeneity \ ˌer-​ə-​jə-​ˈnē-​ət-​ē How to pronounce erogeneity (audio) \ noun, plural erogeneities

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