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aphrodisiac

aphrodisiac

10 8.2
Something that makes people feel more sexual desire
  • adjective
  • /ˌæf.rəˈdɪ.zi.æk/
  • NSFW
: afrodisíaco
  • By the 1880s, the cigarette was also believed to have aphrodisiac properties.
  • aphrodisiac foods
  • aphrodisiac qualities
  • aphrodisiac properties

I've looked at these that it does seem to have some pro fertility, pro free testosterone and subtle aphrodisiac effects.

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Examples

  • I made an aphrodisiac dinner especially for you tonight.

    Casey (2017)

  • Certain herbs are often touted as natural aphrodisiacs for their reputed ability to boost sexual desire.

  • I love to use aphrodisiac ingredients in my cooking.

    Casey (2017)

  • Some people think that bear gall bladder has aphrodisiac powers.

    Grizzly II: Revenge (2020)

  • You can have any hobby that helps get your mind off your job. Beans, cheese, tomatoes, and avocado are all aphrodisiac foods. Is that right?

    Fiction book (1993)

  • They stood so close that she could smell his shaving lotion, which was spicy, tart, and aphrodisiac.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • The thick and pulpy yellow-colored roots have antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, and even aphrodisiac-type properties.

    Blog text (26)

  • Some people believe that chocolate is an aphrodisiac because it can enhance romantic feelings.

  • Many consider strawberries to be an aphrodisiac due to their association with love and desire.

Synonyms

erotic
vsaphrodisiac
  • NSFW
108 6.5

Causing sexual desire or showing sexual interest

is limited to substances or actions rather than general content
aphrodisiacal
vsaphrodisiac
  • NSFW
1 9.9

Making people want to have sex

also applies to actions rather than only qualities

Antonyms

anaphrodisiac
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Making a person feel less sexual desire

Surface Forms

aphrodisiac positive

Morphology

aphrodisiac = Aphrodite (semi-transparent) = aphrodisi + iac

Derived from the name of the Greek goddess Aphrodite; learners who know that reference may infer the sexual/erotic sense, but the formation is a learned classical borrowing rather than a productive modern English process.

Etymology

Aphrodisiac comes from the name Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, who was linked with desire and romance. So calling something aphrodisiac means it helps bring on 'sexual desire'.