variants
also aphrodisiacal
as in erotic
of, relating to, exciting, or expressing sexual attraction or desire
the tomato's supposed aphrodisiac qualities have caused it to be also known as "the love apple"
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aphrodisiac
Adjective
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The back of the knee is a surprisingly erotic spot, sensitive to light touch and teasing.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025 -
To make peace, Replika reinstated the right to practice erotic role play, but only for legacy users who’d signed up before February, 2023.—
Patricia Marx,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This time around, fast-fashion brands, like Shein, are making homecoming dresses sexier to attract shoppers who don't want to look like their older sisters.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, a crop of fresh, fun, sexy, and most important, diverse reality dating shows began to eat The Bachelor’s lunch.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Donna Summer passed away more than a decade ago in 2012, leaving behind an incredible legacy of upbeat dance music and sensual R&B-leaning tunes.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Interactions should be pleasant, sensual or charming.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For a little bit of spicy kick, make the pimiento cheese with pepper Jack instead of Cheddar.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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The star, of course, is ginger root oil—its warm, spicy aroma is blended with cardamom, clove, and coriander, plus a hit of citrus oils (lime, orange, bergamot, grapefruit) and eucalyptus for an energizing, feel-good scent.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Aphrodisiac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aphrodisiac. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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