Erotophilic

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. Having a strong fondness for sexual imagery, erotic material, or sexually explicit subject matter
2. Taking pleasure in sexual content and being drawn to depictions of sexual activity and desire
3. Favoring erotic themes and feeling an intense attraction to sexually suggestive or explicit material

Etymology: "Erotophilic" is built from two Greek-derived elements joined together. The first, "eroto-", comes from "erotikos," relating to love or desire, which itself derives from "eros," the Greek word for love and passion, personified in Greek myth as a god. The second, "-philic," comes from "philia," meaning affection or fondness, and appears in many English compounds where it describes a liking for something. Put together, the word describes a person who is drawn to or takes pleasure in erotic material. Its pattern follows the same logic as other "-philic" formations, where the first element names the object of attraction and the suffix names the attachment. The word is a straightforward modern compound of classical parts rather than something that has changed shape over centuries, so its meaning is essentially the sum of its two halves.

Synonyms: libidinous, lustful

Antonyms: erotophobic