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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While accepting the award for best actress at the National Board of Review Gala in New York City Tuesday, Jan. 7, the actress, 57, incorporated a steamy scene from the A24 erotic thriller into her acceptance speech.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Jan. 2025 -
But the erotic drama has polarized audiences and didn’t exactly light up the Christmas box office, either, and the 17-time SAG nominee was ultimately passed over this year.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But the parties happening before and after the awards show set the scene for even sexier fashions to take flight.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Forget boring party platter fodder and say hello to the new, improved melon: its more sustainable and much sexier.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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We’re not focused on the destination here; this is about thoroughly enjoying the journey, one sensual moment at a time.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
7 Jan. 2025
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The waltz becomes, thus, a nice, elegant, sensual, romantic, harmless way to welcome in a new year, to attempt, or at least pretend, to be optimistic.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The finish is long and sweet, with lingering fruity and spicy notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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They are known for serving Sichuan, a specific type of Chinese cuisine that is hot and spicy.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Aphrodisiac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aphrodisiac. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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