The term "de-sexualized" refers to the process of removing or reducing the sexual aspects of something. Antonyms for this term are words that represent the opposite meaning or intention. Some antonyms for "de-sexualized" include erotic, sensual, sexy, passionate, alluring, seductive, arousing, and titillating. These words connote sexual attraction and desire, as opposed to the absence of such feelings. Other antonyms for "de-sexualized" may include explicit, graphic, obscene, vulgar, or lewd, as these words stress the hyper-sexual or even perverse nature of something. In general, antonyms for "de-sexualized" can be divided into two groups: those that emphasize sexual expression and those that stress sexual excess.