Aphrodisiac
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /æf.ɹoʊˈdi.zi.æk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Aphrodisiac is an adjective meaning Arousing or intensifying sexual desire.
Meaning
Arousing or intensifying sexual desire.
More Meanings
- Something, generally a food or drug, having such an effect.
Example Sentences
Power is the ultimate aphrodisiac.
Cognac, with the addition of a little paprika and the yolk of an egg, is considered an effective aphrodisiac aid.
This brother told me a secret on how to get more chicks / Put a little Medina in your glass, and the girls'll come real quick / It's better than any alcohol or aphrodisiac
Throughout recorded history, people have searched for the perfect herb, drug, or food to increase sexual desire, arousal, and performance. In their quest, they've amassed an exhaustive list of substances that purportedly have aphrodisiac properties.
Word Forms
- aphrodisiacs
Synonyms for aphrodisiac
Depending on context, synonyms include sexy, aphrodisiacal.
Antonyms for aphrodisiac
Common opposites include anaphrodisiac, antaphrodisiac, antiaphrodisiac, boner-killer, turn-off.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sexy, titillating, arousing, sensual, sexful, aroused.
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