nubile
adjective
nu·bile ˈnü-ˌbī(-ə)l 
ˈnyü-,
-bəl 1
: of marriageable condition or age
nubile young women
2
: sexually attractive —used of a young woman
a nubile starlet
nubility
nü-ˈbi-lə-tē
noun nyü-
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Pearl is a mystery at first — seen from a distance in a second-story window, then observing the nubile visitors from afar. 
John Defore, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2022 At 20, women play four-fifths of leads: Hollywood is very interested in them at their nubile prime. Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2022 Keenen Ivory Wayans directed this sendup of slasher films in which a vengeful killer stalks a group of nubile teens. Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2019 The excavations unearthed hundreds of different female forms, ranging from demure matrons to nubile veiled dancers and girls at play. National Geographic, 29 Jan. 2020 Keenen Ivory Wayans directed this sendup of slasher films in which a vengeful killer stalks a group of nubile teens. Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2019 Keenen Ivory Wayans directed this sendup of slasher films in which a vengeful killer stalks a group of nubile teens. Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2019 Keenen Ivory Wayans directed this sendup of slasher films in which a vengeful killer stalks a group of nubile teens. Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2019 Keenen Ivory Wayans directed this sendup of slasher films in which a vengeful killer stalks a group of nubile teens. Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2019 See More
John Defore, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2022 At 20, women play four-fifths of leads: Hollywood is very interested in them at their nubile prime. Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2022 Keenen Ivory Wayans directed this sendup of slasher films in which a vengeful killer stalks a group of nubile teens. Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2019 The excavations unearthed hundreds of different female forms, ranging from demure matrons to nubile veiled dancers and girls at play. National Geographic, 29 Jan. 2020 Keenen Ivory Wayans directed this sendup of slasher films in which a vengeful killer stalks a group of nubile teens. Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2019 Keenen Ivory Wayans directed this sendup of slasher films in which a vengeful killer stalks a group of nubile teens. Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2019 Keenen Ivory Wayans directed this sendup of slasher films in which a vengeful killer stalks a group of nubile teens. Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2019 Keenen Ivory Wayans directed this sendup of slasher films in which a vengeful killer stalks a group of nubile teens. Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2019 See More Word History
Etymology
French, from Latin nubilis, from nubere to marry — more at nuptial
First Known Use
1642, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
nubile
adjective
nu·bile ˈn(y)ü-bəl -ˌbīl
-ˌbīl : sexually mature
especially : of marriageable condition or age —used of young women
nubile
adjective
as in sexy
sexually attractive a nubile young starlet who seems to be in every romantic comedy Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- sexy
- seductive
- gorgeous
- beautiful
- handsome
- lovely
- cute
- charming
- delightful
- pretty
- hot
- stunning
- attractive
- foxy
- comely
- luscious
- beauteous
- ravishing
- toothsome
- desirable
- alluring
- fascinating
- pulchritudinous
- statuesque
- radiant
- cunning
- glorious
- goodly
- bonny
- glamorous
- dishy
- perfect
- dollish
- superb
- elegant
- good
- flawless
- fetching
- magnificent
- aesthetic
- good-looking
- appealing
- prepossessing
- seemly
- resplendent
- lovesome
- exquisite
- knockout
- splendid
- engaging
- sublime
- well-favored
- delicate
- taking
- likely
- dainty
- drop-dead
- sightly
- glamourous
- fair
- pleasant
- hunky
- Junoesque
- esthetic
- bonnie
- esthetical
- presentable
- studly
- aesthetical
- slick
- personable
- glossy
- photogenic
- striking
- showy
- flamboyant
- snazzy
- flashy
- arresting
- prettyish
- chocolate-box
- splashy
- telegenic
- zingy
- eye-catching
- showstopping
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unpleasant
- unprepossessing
- unappealing
- unshapely
- unappetizing
- frumpy
- unimposing
- grotesque
- frumpish
- unattractive
- homely
- unbecoming
- plain
- hideous
- ugly
- unhandsome
- unlovely
- loathsome
- repulsive
- ghastly
- vile
- uncomely
- unbeautiful
- repugnant
- unsightly
- revolting
- disgusting
- objectionable
- offensive
- unaesthetic
- disagreeable
- nasty
- bad
- abominable
- ill-favored
- terrible
- uncute
- sickening
- dreadful
- frightful
- unpleasing
- shocking
- horrible
- foul
- abhorrent
- repellent
- nauseating
- repellant
- unpretty