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eroticization

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ɪˌrɒtɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌrɑːtɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun
Definition

The act of making something sexual or exciting in a sexual way.


Example

The film's eroticization of romance attracted a lot of attention.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you noticed how some movies focus on the eroticization of everyday scenes?
Sloth B
Yeah, it’s interesting how they make simple moments feel so intense.
Sloth A
I think it adds a layer of depth to the storytelling.
Sloth B
Definitely, it makes viewers connect with the characters on a different level.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sexualization
sensualization
romanticization
Antonyms
desexualization
asceticism
puritanism
Root Explanation

Eroticization → It is formed from "erotic" (from Greek "erotikos", meaning of or relating to love or sexual desire) and "-ization" (meaning the process of making or becoming). The word "eroticization" refers to the process of making something erotic or imbued with sexual desire.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'erotic' which relates to love or sexual desire, and remember that 'eroticization' means the process of making something evoke that desire.

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