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Princeton's WordNet

  1. eroticism, erotismnoun

    a state of anticipation of sexuality

  2. amorousness, eroticism, erotism, sexiness, amativenessnoun

    the arousal of feelings of sexual desire

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  1. erotismnoun

    eroticism

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  1. erotism

    Erotica is literature or art that deals substantively with subject matter that is erotic, sexually stimulating or sexually arousing. Some critics regard pornography as a type of erotica, but many consider it to be different. Erotic art may use any artistic form to depict erotic content, including painting, sculpture, drama, film or music. Erotic literature and erotic photography have become genres in their own right. Erotica also exists in a number of subgenres including gay erotica, lesbian erotica, women's erotica, bondage erotica, monster erotica and tentacle erotica. Curiosa are curiosities or rarities, especially unusual or erotic books. In the antiquarian book trade, pornographic works are often listed under "curiosa", "erotica" or "facetiae".

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  1. erotism

    Erotism is a broad concept relating to sexual desire or excitement. Its scope isn't confined only to the act of sex but also encompasses all behaviors, attitudes and elements related to or triggering these desires. It also covers literary, artistic, and cultural aspects that aim to stimulate or symbolize sexual feelings. The term is often used to describe anything related to love, romance, sensuality and desire that provoke a sexual response and arousal. Erotism can vary greatly among individuals and across different cultures due to varying perceptions of what is sexually appealing or exciting.

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  1. moister

  2. mortise

  3. trisome

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of erotism in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of erotism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9


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