Sexualize
verb
To make something sexual or more sexual, especially when it is unnecessary or inappropriate.
The media tends to sexualize women in advertisements, which can create unrealistic standards of beauty.
Often appears as...
- sexualize women
- sexualize the media
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To focus excessively on the sexual aspects of a person.
Some critics argue that pop music videos sexualize artists unnecessarily.
Often appears as...
- sexualize performers
- sexualize young girls
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To make something sexual or more sexual, especially when it is unnecessary or inappropriate.
The media tends to sexualize women in advertisements, which can create unrealistic standards of beauty.
Often appears as...
- sexualize women
- sexualize the media
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To focus excessively on the sexual aspects of a person.
Some critics argue that pop music videos sexualize artists unnecessarily.
Often appears as...
- sexualize performers
- sexualize young girls
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Unnecessary Context
Used when adding sexual elements doesn't fit or adds nothing useful.
Jokes in a children's show should not sexualize its characters.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Understand cultural boundaries as sexualization can be offensive.
An ad campaign failed after it tried to sexualize a respected cultural icon.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
It often has a negative connotation, suggesting inappropriate behavior.
The author was criticized for his decision to sexualize his novel's protagonist.
Pro Tip 1/3Unnecessary Context
Used when adding sexual elements doesn't fit or adds nothing useful.
Jokes in a children's show should not sexualize its characters.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Understand cultural boundaries as sexualization can be offensive.
An ad campaign failed after it tried to sexualize a respected cultural icon.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
It often has a negative connotation, suggesting inappropriate behavior.
The author was criticized for his decision to sexualize his novel's protagonist.
Pro Tip 1/3Unnecessary Context
Used when adding sexual elements doesn't fit or adds nothing useful.
Jokes in a children's show should not sexualize its characters.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Understand cultural boundaries as sexualization can be offensive.
An ad campaign failed after it tried to sexualize a respected cultural icon.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
It often has a negative connotation, suggesting inappropriate behavior.
The author was criticized for his decision to sexualize his novel's protagonist.
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