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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In a way that did not make sense to her, the sealed letter, which had previously had an erotic, conspiratorial weight to it, now had a shameful air.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025 -
Arguably, some of the best steamy romance novels are the ones that take their time building slow-burn tension—and aren’t afraid to enter erotic territory along the way.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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The inclusion of her father and a compelling love interest, though, add a new dimension to the woman who once arranged student files by sexiest dads.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
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This suit manages to keep you covered from top to bottom to backside while still being on-trend with today’s sexier one-pieces.—
Kristin Corpuz,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This is a kind of peacocking that reads as sensual playful, and audacious.—
Kerane Marcellus,
Essence,
6 May 2025
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With its connection to the sensual world, the pleasures of nature and the grounding energy of the Earth, Taurus season provides the perfect backdrop for this celebration of life and growth.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Simple things like eating more protein, high-intensity interval training, lifting weights, avoiding skipping meals, drinking the right things, eating more spicy foods, and getting enough sleep can all significantly increase your metabolic rate.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2025
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To correct for this, astronauts tend to prefer spicy foods or adding spicy sauces, like sriracha, tabasco or red pepper paste.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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“Aphrodisiac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aphrodisiac. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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