eroticism
nounmasculine/iɾuˈtiʒmu/medium
e·ro·tis·mo
Definition
The character or quality of being erotic; the expression or representation of sexual desire and pleasure, especially in the arts.
The subtle eroticism of the film was highly praised by critics.
His poetry is laden with latent eroticism.
Common collocations
eroticism in literatureelement of eroticismscene of eroticism
Etymology
Do grego 'érōs' (amor, desejo) + sufixo '-ismo'.