Definition

Relating to or expressing sexual attraction or desire between people of the same sex.

Example

The film included several homoerotic scenes that explored the relationship between the two main characters.

Conversation

Have you seen that new movie with the homoerotic themes?

Yeah, I watched it last weekend; it was surprisingly good.

I wasn't sure how they'd handle the homoerotic scenes, but they did it tastefully.

Exactly! It added depth to the characters without being too over the top.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Homoerotic → It is formed from "homo-" (from Greek "homos", meaning same) and "erotic" (from Greek "erotikos", meaning of or pertaining to love or desire). The word describes feelings or expressions of love or desire between individuals of the same sex.

Memory Tip

Think of 'same' ('homo-') and 'love' ('erotic') to remember that 'homoerotic' refers to love or desire between people of the same sex.

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