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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Her decision meant that, following the success of her role of murder suspect Catherine Tramell in the erotic thriller Basic Instinct in 1992, her memorable outfit was hers to keep.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2025 -
But when Davis mentioned Nicole Kidman's 2024 erotic drama, Babygirl, as an example of a new film that does, Lowe reconsidered his remarks.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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What's your favorite Nest candle to set the mood for date night? LS: To be honest with you, the sexiest home fragrance in our portfolio is Rose Noir & Oud — the combination of feminine pale pink rose petals with the masculinity of the oud notes makes this fragrance highly intoxicating and alluring.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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Taylor Swift’s Grammys look might just be her sexiest…ever?—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Jean, 36, began experimenting with these sensual voiceovers in 2023.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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Free from the arc of awards season, the fashion world set their eyes squarely on Paris Fashion Week’s debuts: first, Haider Ackermann’s sensual take on Tom Ford, and now, to Burton at Givenchy.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These wines are big, bold, and spicy, often with rich blackberry and dark chocolate flavors.—
Emily Price,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Start or end your night with a cocktail at Hansen’s Shoe Repair, a speakeasy with a rooftop patio in a historic building, or Aku-Aku, a small tiki bar with a spicy secret menu.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Aphrodisiac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aphrodisiac. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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