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eroticism

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ɪˈrɒtɪsɪz^əm/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(i rot′ə siz′əm)

e•rot•i•cism (i rot′ə siz′əm),USA pronunciation n.

the sexual or erotic quality or character of something.
Fine Art, Literaturethe use of sexually arousing or suggestive symbolism, settings, allusions, situations, etc., in art, literature, drama, or the like.
the condition of being sexually aroused or excited.
sexual drive or tendency.
Psychiatryan abnormally persistent sexual drive.

Also, er•o•tism (er′ə tiz′əm).USA pronunciation

erotic + -ism 1880–85

e•rot′i•cist, n.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

eroticism /ɪˈrɒtɪˌsɪzəm/, erotism /ˈɛrəˌtɪzəm/ n

erotic quality or nature
the use of sexually arousing or pleasing symbolism in literature or art
sexual excitement or desire

'eroticism' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

bawdy - amphimixis - autoeroticism - carnal - homoeroticism

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