erotica

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire

Etymology

From neuter plural of Latin eroticus (“amatory”), from Ancient Greek ἐρωτικός (erōtikós). By surface analysis, erotic + -ica.

In classic literature

Synonyms

pornography, porno, porn, smut

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