erotism

• Nom désignant l'état d'excitation sexuelle ou l'ensemble des manifestations du désir sexuel, ainsi que le caractère érotique d'une chose.

A noun referring to a state of sexual anticipation or the arousal of feelings of sexual desire.

indénombrable

1. Sexual anticipationC1formal

   A state of mental or emotional anticipation related to sexuality.

   Anticipation sexuelle

   • The film's subtle tension created a sense of erotism.
   • His poetry often explores themes of erotism and desire.
   • The painting evokes a feeling of erotism through its composition.

2. Arousal of desireC1formal

   The process or state of being sexually aroused or excited.

   érotisme

   • The novel describes the gradual erotism between the characters.
   • Certain scents can trigger erotism in some individuals.
   • The dance performance was a powerful expression of erotism.

   Synonymesarousalexcitationexcitementlustpassionsexual arousal