Difference between Homoerotic and Homosexual

What is the difference between Homoerotic and Homosexual?

Homoerotic as an adjective is arousing a homosexual desire. while Homosexual as an adjective is sexually attracted solely or primarily to other members of the same sex.

Homoerotic

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Arousing a homosexual desire. Pertaining to homosexual love or desire homosexual

Homosexual

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A person who is attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Sexually attracted solely or primarily to other members of the same sex.Pertaining to homosexuality, as a relationship, an attraction, a desire, etc.Intended for or used by homosexuals, as a nightclub, a bar, etc.

We hope you now know whether to use Homoerotic or Homosexual in your sentence.

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