aphrodisiac

adjective

variants also aphrodisiacal
Definition of aphrodisiacnext
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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  1. erotic
  2. sexy
  3. sensual
  4. spicy
Adjective
  • The erotic thriller has been critically acclaimed since its Venice Film Festival premiere.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Nicole Kidman is proud of how her new erotic thriller depicts women's sexuality at older ages.
    Tommy McArdle, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of erotic
Adjective
  • Sol de Janeiro After Dark Perfume Mist Set $68 $54 Sol de Janeiro Sol de Janeiro's After Dark Perfume Mist Set features a trio of the brand's sexiest, date night-worthy body mists.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Which also just happens to be the sexiest part of the show, by many accounts.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of sexy
Adjective
  • Trotter reignited the label with her quietly sensual designs and her focus on textures would gel with Bottega Veneta and her predecessor’s work at the brand.
    Luisa Zargani, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
  • In the video the two singers donned elegant suits and sensual choreography while performing the romance song under a cinematic black-and-white aesthetic.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of sensual
Adjective
  • As expected, the three whiskies get progressively darker and spicier with age.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Aurora Indica, a flavor dominated by woody, herbal, and spicy notes, is one of our favorites!
    Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of spicy
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