aphrodisiac

variants also aphrodisiacal

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for aphrodisiac
Adjective
  • Aubrey Beardsley cribbed the oversized phalluses of his erotic drawings from Japanese shunga prints.
    Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 15 July 2025
  • Her complicated desire for K—erotic in nature, and yet based in a childlike longing for approval—produces an irrecuperable psychic fissure.
    Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • This dress from Rumored might be the sexiest piece in my travel wardrobe.
    Sarah Boyd, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • There’s no question that chipping back solid, deep returns, or even short ones that bring an opponent to an awkward spot in the middle of the court, isn’t exactly the sexiest form of winning tennis.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • For Summer 2025, Gomez is going for this flirty, sensual ’90s style—with some more contemporary modifications.
    Lorena Meouchi, Vogue, 17 July 2025
  • The look featured a high slit, which once again added a sensual touch.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 17 July 2025
Adjective
  • But after its three-year hiatus, the food chain is re-releasing the sandwich, now with three versions to choose from—original, spicy and grilled.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 15 July 2025
  • Ginger Beer: As ever, the spicier the ginger beer, the better.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 12 July 2025
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“Aphrodisiac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aphrodisiac. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.

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