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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Meanwhile, Chen moved onto other roles, including director Oliver Stone's 1993 film Heaven and Earth and Lee's 2007 erotic drama Lust, Caution.—
Lawrence Yee,
People.com,
10 May 2025 -
The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic: Reconstruction, 1860–1920 by Manisha Sinha Andrew Delbanco The Connoisseur of Desire F. Scott Fitzgerald’s great theme of erotic anticipation is never more alive than in the longings of Jay Gatsby.—
Rachel Nolan,
The New York Review of Books,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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The sensual scenes between Orlando and Trinidad are more scorching than a blistering summer day, and Cunningham expertly builds their emotional connection while never letting up on their physical sparks.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
19 May 2025
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In this provocative yet lavish and sensual biopic about controversial poet Eduard Limonov, Serebrennikov — along with co-writer and Oscar winner Paweł Pawlikowski — deepens his confrontational, love-hate exploration of his homeland’s culture and history.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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For decor, Pollock says to let bold colors and spicy details bring the flavor.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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Rivera, who was known as spicy cheerleader Santana, accidentally drowned in July 2020, after going missing while boating with Josey, her 4-year-old son.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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“Aphrodisiac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aphrodisiac. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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