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sexy

sexy

adjective SEK-see Rare

Origin: English loanword, adopted unchanged.

Usage Note

Sexy is an invariable loanword from English: it does not change form for gender or number (un uomo sexy, una donna sexy, uomini sexy). It is informal and colloquial; more formal Italian alternatives include attraente or sensuale. It is fully integrated into everyday Italian speech and writing.

Examples

"Quel vestito è davvero sexy."

Natural Translation

That dress is really sexy.

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