He's very sexy.
Source: tatoeba (1671)
Sexy
/ˈsɛk.sɪ/
Synonyms for "sexy" (160 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (32)
Adjective(5 words)
Adjective(10 words)
Noun(1 words)
Strong matches (48)
Related words (80)
ithyphalliclasciviouslecherouslewdlibidinallibidinouslickerishlubriciouslustfullustynaughtynuptialnymphomaniacalobsceneoff coloroff-colororgasmicorgasticoversexedpassionate
Show 46 more words
pornographicpotentpriapicprocreativeprovocativeprurientpurpleracyrandyraunchyribaldrisqueroughrudesalacioussaltysatyricseductivesensualsensuoussexsex starvedsex-starvedsexedsexlikesexualshadyshamelessshapelysmuttyspicysteamystraightstrikingstunningsuggestivesultrytemptingtitillatingtorridundersexedunsatisfiedunseemlyvenerealvoluptuousvulgar
Adjective(11 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: alluring, alluring, amorous, animal, aphrodisiac.
- Sentence evidence is available for sexy, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, wordnet, wiktionary, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "sexy".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "sexy"
Keep "sexy" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "sexy" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "sexy", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "sexy" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
2 entriesadjectivedescriptive term
More specific
4 entriesCollocations
6 entriessex appealsexy advertisementsexy brandingsexy designsexy imagesexy look
Inflections
2 entriesDerivations
2 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
47 entriesShowing 16 of 47 words.
Translations
21 translations across 15 languages.
Danish
1 entries- sexet adj (slang: very attractive or appealing)
Dutch
1 entries- sexy adj (slang: very attractive or appealing)
Finnish
1 entries- seksikäs adj (slang: very attractive or appealing)
French
1 entries- sexy adj (slang: very attractive or appealing)
German
1 entries- sexy adj (slang: very attractive or appealing)
Māori
1 entries- whakahiamo adj (slang: very attractive or appealing)
Norwegian
1 entries- sexy adj (slang: very attractive or appealing)
Romanian
1 entries- sexy adj (slang: very attractive or appealing)
Russian
2 entries- се́кси adj (slang: very attractive or appealing)
- сексапи́льный adj (slang: very attractive or appealing)
Sanskrit
1 entries- काम्य adj (slang: very attractive or appealing)
Spanish
1 entries- sexy adj (slang: very attractive or appealing)
Swedish
1 entries- sexig adj (slang: very attractive or appealing)
Turkish
3 entries- dehşet adj (slang: very attractive or appealing)
- efsane adj (slang: very attractive or appealing)
- ilik gibi adj (slang: very attractive or appealing)
Ukrainian
1 entries- се́ксі adj (slang: very attractive or appealing)
Vietnamese
4 entries- gợi cảm adj (slang: very attractive or appealing)
- gợi dục adj (slang: very attractive or appealing)
- hấp dẫn adj (slang: very attractive or appealing)
- hở hang adj (slang: very attractive or appealing)
Sample sentences
22 total sentences available.
He's sexy.
Source: tatoeba (288007)
"Never mind that, what's with that get up ... a swimming suit!?" "That's right. Sexy isn't it? Feeling horny?"
Source: tatoeba (326696)
OK, this next! The combination of this and this might be way sexy!
Source: tatoeba (328139)
Showing 4 of 22 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "sexy"?
Closest matches include alluring, alluring, amorous, animal, aphrodisiac.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "sexy"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.