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
  • Wiley has long been explicit about the erotic aspects of his work and the often fine line that separates admiration and exploitation.
    Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
  • In the 1972 erotic drama, Brando’s Paul rapes Schneider’s Jeanne using a stick of butter as a lubricant.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of erotic
Adjective
  • Another year where society isn’t brave enough to make the correct choice — give Colbert the sexiest man award, dammit!
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Only Joan knows for sure — and she’s come dressed as the world’s sexiest senior executioner.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of sexy
Adjective
  • Last year's episode saw Ripa and Consuelos wear around 50 different Halloween costumes, including inspiration from Barbie, The White Lotus, Jersey Shore, The Golden Bachelor, and a sensual recreation of a scene from the classic movie Ghost featuring a shirtless Consuelos.
    Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
  • At the first of three shows on Monday, the R&B singer transformed the fruit into a sensual accessory.
    Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of sensual
Adjective
  • The chicken wings could be the best of the bunch, with crisp skin lacquered in a sweet and spicy brown sugar glaze.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Ginger liqueur is a sweet and spicy spirit made from fresh or dried ginger root, often combined with other ingredients like vanilla, citrus, or honey to balance its strong, zesty flavor.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of spicy
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