Sex Up (Verb)
Meaning
Give erotic character to or make more interesting; "eroticize the ads".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The movie tried to sex up its campaign by focusing on the lead actress's provocative outfits.
- They sexed up the ad by incorporating racy music and flashing lights.
- The photographer attempted to sex up the shoot by introducing partial nudity.
- The media house was criticized for trying to sex up the news to get higher ratings.
- She was worried the director would try to sex up her scenes to make the film more marketable.