Definition

To fill something with sexual excitement or desire.

Example

The artist aimed to erotize the viewer's experience through his provocative paintings.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever noticed how some movies really erotize their scenes?

Yeah, it's interesting how they do that without being explicit.

Right? It’s all about the mood they create.

Exactly, and sometimes it's more effective than just showing everything.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Erotize → It is formed from "eros" (from Greek ἔρως, meaning love or desire) and the suffix "-ize" (meaning to make or to cause to be). The word "erotize" means to make something erotic or to imbue it with sexual desire.

Memory Tip

Think of 'eros' as representing love or desire, and remember that to 'erotize' something means to make it filled with that love or desire.

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