adjective

sexy

sexy, attractive

She wore a sexy dress.

She wore a sexy dress.

He has a very sexy voice.

He has a very sexy voice.

a sexy ((noun)) She wore a sexy dress.

((sb.)) is sexy He has a very sexy voice.

Synonyms: attractive, alluring, seductive; Antonyms: unattractive, plain

From 'sex' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-y', meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by'.

If someone or something makes you think of 'sex' in an attractive way, they are 'sexy'.

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