hypersexualised
Made overly provocative
Hypersexualised describes something presented with exaggerated sexual characteristics or appeal, often inappropriately.
The term frequently applies to media portrayals of women or the marketing of products to children: Critics argue the doll's appearance is hypersexualised.
The word carries disapproval, suggesting sexuality has been amplified beyond what's natural or suitable for context.
Also spelled hypersexualized.
Frequent casual sexual encounters
- seductivePowerfully attractive, tempting
- flirtatiousPlayfully romantic in manner
- coquettishPlayfully alluring in manner
- suggestiveHinting at impropriety
provocative · risque · indecent · lewd · raunchy · lascivious · libidinous · exhibitionism
Sensationalist newspaper format
- clickbaitSensationalized content for traffic
- sensationalismOverhyped news coverage
- exploitationSelfish use of others
- scandalDisgraceful public affair
paparazzi · sexploitation · gratuitous · shock value · yellow journalism · sleaze · infotainment · gossip
Irrational reverence for something
- commodificationTransforming into sellable goods
- objectificationReducing humans to things
- exploitationSelfish use of others
- dehumanizationDenying personhood to others
male gaze · titillation · voyeurism · eroticism · desirability · exoticism · fantasy · lust
Sprayed-paint smoothing technique
- photoshopDigitally manipulate images
- beauty standardsCultural criteria for attractiveness
- unrealisticLacking basis in reality
- idealizationRegarding as perfect
perfection · cosmetic surgery · glamorization · stereotypes · revealing · suggestive · provocative · explicit
promiscuity
Frequent casual sexual encounters
- seductivePowerfully attractive, tempting
- flirtatiousPlayfully romantic in manner
- coquettishPlayfully alluring in manner
suggestive · provocative · risque · indecent · lewd · raunchy · lascivious · libidinous · exhibitionism · hypersexuality
tabloid
Sensationalist newspaper format
- clickbaitSensationalized content for traffic
- sensationalismOverhyped news coverage
- exploitationSelfish use of others
scandal · paparazzi · sexploitation · gratuitous · shock value · yellow journalism · sleaze · infotainment · gossip · hype
fetishization
Irrational reverence for something
- commodificationTransforming into sellable goods
- objectificationReducing humans to things
- exploitationSelfish use of others
dehumanization · male gaze · titillation · voyeurism · eroticism · desirability · exoticism · fantasy · lust · gratification
airbrushing
Sprayed-paint smoothing technique
- photoshopDigitally manipulate images
- beauty standardsCultural criteria for attractiveness
- unrealisticLacking basis in reality
idealization · perfection · cosmetic surgery · glamorization · stereotypes · revealing · suggestive · provocative · explicit · skin exposure