1. the process of making something erotic or sexually arousing; the act of giving erotic or sexual qualities to something
Usage: formal; often used in academic, cultural, or critical contexts

Examples

• The eroticization of violence in media has been a subject of scholarly debate.
• Critics argue that the eroticization of certain body types reinforces unrealistic beauty standards.
• The film's eroticization of power dynamics raised concerns among viewers.
• Scholars examine the eroticization of nature in Romantic poetry.
• The advertisement faced backlash for its eroticization of youth.