verb
- to give erotic or sexual meaning to something; to make something appear sexually appealing or suggestive
Usage: often used in academic or critical contexts
Examples
- The advertisement was criticized for eroticizing everyday household products.
- Some scholars argue that certain art forms eroticize violence.
- The film was accused of eroticizing the relationship between teacher and student.
- Critics claimed the fashion industry tends to eroticize youth.
- The novel explores how society eroticizes power dynamics.
- Feminist theorists examine how media eroticizes women’s bodies.