sex sth up
informal — phrasal verb with sex /seks/ verb [T] specializedDefinition
› to make something seem more exciting or interesting: How can we sex up science writing?Exciting and interesting
(Definition of sex sth up from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- absorbing adjective
- action-packed adjective
- arresting adjective
- barnstorming adjective
- be better than sex idiom
- compulsive adjective
- dazzle verb
- dazzling adjective
- glittering adjective (EXCITING)
- interestingly adverb
- intoxicating adjective
- intriguing adjective
- juicy adjective (GOOD)
- meaty adjective (INTERESTING)
- mesmeric adjective
- sexy adjective (INTERESTING)
- spellbinding adjective
- spicy adjective (EXCITING)
- stimulating adjective
- storming adjective
Topic:
Exciting and interesting
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