APHRODISIAC Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

aphrodisiac

adjective

variants also aphrodisiacal

Definition of aphrodisiac

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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Adjective

And at Mugler, the mood was set before the first look appeared, with screens beaming erotic footage that included mating snails, sweaty skin, a woman’s tongue and two people kissing.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
In a multi-studio bidding war, Sheldon sold her next project, an original erotic thriller, to Netflix with Media Res.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of erotic

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The show opened with a model in a sheer set with lingerie details, an unseemingly sexy look for Chanel, carrying Gabrielle’s own Chanel flap bag, which is preserved in the Chanel Patrimoine, the archival and heritage department of the house.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026
Architects attempted to make the home itself into a sexy product.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of sexy

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