1. the quality of being sexually suggestive or arousing; sexual desire or excitement
Usage: often used in artistic or literary contexts

Examples

• The painting was criticized for its overt eroticism.
• The novel explores themes of love and eroticism in Victorian society.
• Art historians debated the eroticism present in Renaissance sculptures.
• The film’s eroticism was considered groundbreaking for its time.
• Literary critics analyzed the subtle eroticism in the poet’s work.
• The dance performance was praised for its artistic expression of eroticism.