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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Adjective
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The song eventually escalates into a lecherous, breathless, glittering climax of incandescent synthesizers and melodic moans—an erotic asphyxiation depicted as utterly glorious.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026 -
Reijn’s last two films for A24, Babygirl and Bodies Bodies Bodies, were both starry buzz titles — an erotic thriller starring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson, and a satirical ensemble slasher, respectively.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Although Khloé Kardashian's short 'do features blunt ends, they're styled in a way that looks modern and sexy yet approachable.—
Elise Tabin,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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This sexy rivals-to-lovers whodunnit is bursting with sleuthing shenanigans and all your favorite tropes.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Aphrodisiac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aphrodisiac. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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